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Apricot Bloom Clear#E3CDA1
Merlot Bloom Clear#E3A1AC
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Apricot Bloom Clear vs Merlot Bloom Clear

A detailed comparison of #E3CDA1 and #E3A1AC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Bloom Clear
Text on Merlot Bloom Clear

Color Properties

#E3CDA1
HEX
#E3A1AC
rgb(227, 205, 161)
RGB
rgb(227, 161, 172)
hsl(40, 54%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 76%)
40°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
76%
Lightness
76%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E3CDA1, #E3A1AC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Bloom Clear
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Merlot Bloom Clear
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