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Citrine Core Faint#87876E
Merlot Core Faint#876E72
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Citrine Core Faint vs Merlot Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #87876E and #876E72 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Faint
Text on Merlot Core Faint

Color Properties

#87876E
HEX
#876E72
rgb(135, 135, 110)
RGB
rgb(135, 110, 114)
hsl(60, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
60°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87876E, #876E72);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Core Faint
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