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Crimson Silk Pure#F86262
Merlot Tone Pure#F73B5A
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Crimson Silk Pure vs Merlot Tone Pure

A detailed comparison of #F86262 and #F73B5A — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Silk Pure
Text on Merlot Tone Pure

Color Properties

#F86262
HEX
#F73B5A
rgb(248, 98, 98)
RGB
rgb(247, 59, 90)
hsl(0, 92%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 60%)
0°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #F86262, #F73B5A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Silk Pure
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Merlot Tone Pure
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