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Mauve Silk Muted#BC9FBA
Orchid Tone Muted#9387AB
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Mauve Silk Muted vs Orchid Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FBA and #9387AB — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Silk Muted
Text on Orchid Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FBA
HEX
#9387AB
rgb(188, 159, 186)
RGB
rgb(147, 135, 171)
hsl(305, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 60%)
305°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Pink
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FBA, #9387AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Silk Muted
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Orchid Tone Muted
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