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Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Peony Dusk Vivid#971781
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Peony Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #971781 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Peony Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BA1C36
HEX
#971781
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 129)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(310, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
310°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #971781);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Velvet Vivid
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Peony Dusk Vivid
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