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Saffron Core Clear#BC9B38
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Saffron Core Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9B38 and #C94A5F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.7:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#BC9B38
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(188, 155, 56)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(45, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
45°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9B38, #C94A5F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.7:1, 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 Clear
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Merlot Radiant Clear
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