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Scarlet Velvet Bright#C52011
Scarlet Dusk Bright#A01A0E
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Scarlet Velvet Bright vs Scarlet Dusk Bright

A detailed comparison of #C52011 and #A01A0E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Bright
Text on Scarlet Dusk Bright

Color Properties

#C52011
HEX
#A01A0E
rgb(197, 32, 17)
RGB
rgb(160, 26, 14)
hsl(5, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 34%)
5°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C52011, #A01A0E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Scarlet Dusk Bright
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