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Merlot Bloom Faint#C8BCBE
Garnet Silk Faint#B6A5AB
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Merlot Bloom Faint vs Garnet Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #C8BCBE and #B6A5AB — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Faint
Text on Garnet Silk Faint

Color Properties

#C8BCBE
HEX
#B6A5AB
rgb(200, 188, 190)
RGB
rgb(182, 165, 171)
hsl(350, 10%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(340, 10%, 68%)
350°
Hue
340°
10%
Saturation
10%
76%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C8BCBE, #B6A5AB);

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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Bloom Faint
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Garnet Silk Faint
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