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Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
Coral Core Dust#9A7A5B
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Merlot Core Dust vs Coral Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A5B65 and #9A7A5B — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Dust
Text on Coral Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A5B65
HEX
#9A7A5B
rgb(154, 91, 101)
RGB
rgb(154, 122, 91)
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(30, 26%, 48%)
350°
Hue
30°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B65, #9A7A5B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Core Dust
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Coral Core Dust
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