Vermillion Velvet Bright#C53E11
Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
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Vermillion Velvet Bright vs Merlot Dusk Bright
A detailed comparison of #C53E11 and #A00E26 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Bright
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright
Color Properties
#C53E11
HEX
#A00E26
rgb(197, 62, 17)
RGB
rgb(160, 14, 38)
hsl(15, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
15°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #C53E11, #A00E26);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 Velvet Bright
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Merlot Dusk Bright
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