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Vermillion Tone Soft#BC8876
Merlot Radiant Soft#B2626F
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Vermillion Tone Soft vs Merlot Radiant Soft

A detailed comparison of #BC8876 and #B2626F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Tone Soft
Text on Merlot Radiant Soft

Color Properties

#BC8876
HEX
#B2626F
rgb(188, 136, 118)
RGB
rgb(178, 98, 111)
hsl(15, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 54%)
15°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
54%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC8876, #B2626F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 Tone Soft
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Merlot Radiant Soft
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