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Saffron Core Bright#E1AE14
Merlot Radiant Bright#EC2748
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Saffron Core Bright vs Merlot Radiant Bright

A detailed comparison of #E1AE14 and #EC2748 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Bright
Text on Merlot Radiant Bright

Color Properties

#E1AE14
HEX
#EC2748
rgb(225, 174, 20)
RGB
rgb(236, 39, 72)
hsl(45, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 54%)
45°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1AE14, #EC2748);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.07:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Saffron Core Bright
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Merlot Radiant Bright
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