Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Apricot Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #BC9038 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Color Properties
#A53145
HEX
#BC9038
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(188, 144, 56)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #BC9038);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.3:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Velvet Clear
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Apricot Core Clear
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