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Celadon Silk Faint#A5B6AC
Merlot Bloom Faint#C8BCBE
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Celadon Silk Faint vs Merlot Bloom Faint

A detailed comparison of #A5B6AC and #C8BCBE — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Celadon Silk Faint
Text on Merlot Bloom Faint

Color Properties

#A5B6AC
HEX
#C8BCBE
rgb(165, 182, 172)
RGB
rgb(200, 188, 190)
hsl(145, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 76%)
145°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
76%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5B6AC, #C8BCBE);

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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Celadon Silk Faint
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Merlot Bloom Faint
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