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Scarlet Velvet Clear#A53B31
Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
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Scarlet Velvet Clear vs Citrine Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #A53B31 and #BCBC38 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Clear
Text on Citrine Core Clear

Color Properties

#A53B31
HEX
#BCBC38
rgb(165, 59, 49)
RGB
rgb(188, 188, 56)
hsl(5, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
5°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53B31, #BCBC38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.18:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Scarlet Velvet Clear
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Citrine Core Clear
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