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Vermillion Dusk Clear#863F28
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Vermillion Dusk Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #863F28 and #A53145 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#863F28
HEX
#A53145
rgb(134, 63, 40)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(15, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
15°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #863F28, #A53145);

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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Dusk Clear
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