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Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
Violet Velvet Vivid#361CBA
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Merlot Velvet Vivid vs Violet Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA1C36 and #361CBA — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Text on Violet Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BA1C36
HEX
#361CBA
rgb(186, 28, 54)
RGB
rgb(54, 28, 186)
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(250, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
250°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
100\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA1C36, #361CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 100\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Velvet Vivid
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Violet Velvet Vivid
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