Vermillion Radiant Clear#C96A4A
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Vermillion Radiant Clear vs Merlot Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #C96A4A and #BC384E — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Radiant Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Color Properties
#C96A4A
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(201, 106, 74)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(15, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
15°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C96A4A, #BC384E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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 Radiant Clear
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Merlot Core Clear
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