Vermillion Dusk Vivid#973717
Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
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Vermillion Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #973717 and #BA1C36 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#973717
HEX
#BA1C36
rgb(151, 55, 23)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 54)
hsl(15, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
15°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #973717, #BA1C36);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 Vivid
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Merlot Velvet Vivid
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