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Vermillion Core Clear#BC5938
Scarlet Velvet Clear#A53B31
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Vermillion Core Clear vs Scarlet Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC5938 and #A53B31 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC5938
HEX
#A53B31
rgb(188, 89, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 59, 49)
hsl(15, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 42%)
15°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC5938, #A53B31);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Core Clear
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Scarlet Velvet Clear
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