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Ember Silk Muted#BCA99F
Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
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Ember Silk Muted vs Merlot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BCA99F and #AB878D — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Silk Muted
Text on Merlot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BCA99F
HEX
#AB878D
rgb(188, 169, 159)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 141)
hsl(20, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
20°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCA99F, #AB878D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ember Silk Muted
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Merlot Tone Muted
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