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Merlot Bloom Muted#CDB7BA
Sapphire Silk Muted#9FADBC
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Merlot Bloom Muted vs Sapphire Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #CDB7BA and #9FADBC — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Muted
Text on Sapphire Silk Muted

Color Properties

#CDB7BA
HEX
#9FADBC
rgb(205, 183, 186)
RGB
rgb(159, 173, 188)
hsl(350, 18%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(210, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
210°
18%
Saturation
18%
76%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CDB7BA, #9FADBC);

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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Bloom Muted
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Sapphire Silk Muted
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