Cerulean Silk Muted#9FB7BC
Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
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Cerulean Silk Muted vs Merlot Silk Muted
A detailed comparison of #9FB7BC and #BC9FA4 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Silk Muted
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Color Properties
#9FB7BC
HEX
#BC9FA4
rgb(159, 183, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 159, 164)
hsl(190, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
190°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FB7BC, #BC9FA4);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Silk Muted
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Merlot Silk Muted
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