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Scarlet Velvet Vivid#BA291C
Mauve Velvet Vivid#BA1CAD
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Scarlet Velvet Vivid vs Mauve Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA291C and #BA1CAD — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Vivid
Text on Mauve Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BA291C
HEX
#BA1CAD
rgb(186, 41, 28)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 173)
hsl(5, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(305, 74%, 42%)
5°
Hue
305°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA291C, #BA1CAD);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Scarlet Velvet Vivid
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Mauve Velvet Vivid
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