Scarlet Tone Bright#EF5243
Merlot Radiant Bright#EC2748
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Scarlet Tone Bright vs Merlot Radiant Bright
A detailed comparison of #EF5243 and #EC2748 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Tone Bright
Text on Merlot Radiant Bright
Color Properties
#EF5243
HEX
#EC2748
rgb(239, 82, 67)
RGB
rgb(236, 39, 72)
hsl(5, 84%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 54%)
5°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
60%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #EF5243, #EC2748);
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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Scarlet Tone Bright
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Merlot Radiant Bright
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