Scarlet Dusk Vivid#972117
Scarlet Velvet Vivid#BA291C
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Scarlet Dusk Vivid vs Scarlet Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #972117 and #BA291C — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Vivid
Text on Scarlet Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#972117
HEX
#BA291C
rgb(151, 33, 23)
RGB
rgb(186, 41, 28)
hsl(5, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(5, 74%, 42%)
5°
Hue
5°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #972117, #BA291C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Scarlet Dusk Vivid
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Scarlet Velvet Vivid
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