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Crimson Tone Soft#BC7676
Merlot Tone Soft#BC7682
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Crimson Tone Soft vs Merlot Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #BC7676 and #BC7682 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Tone Soft
Text on Merlot Tone Soft

Color Properties

#BC7676
HEX
#BC7682
rgb(188, 118, 118)
RGB
rgb(188, 118, 130)
hsl(0, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 60%)
0°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC7676, #BC7682);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 Tone Soft
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Merlot Tone Soft
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