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Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Canary Core Clear#BCB138
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Canary Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #BCB138 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Canary Core Clear

Color Properties

#A53145
HEX
#BCB138
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(188, 177, 56)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(55, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
55°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #BCB138);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.03:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 65\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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Canary Core Clear
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