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Merlot Core Faint#876E72
Coral Core Faint#877A6E
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Merlot Core Faint vs Coral Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #876E72 and #877A6E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Text on Coral Core Faint

Color Properties

#876E72
HEX
#877A6E
rgb(135, 110, 114)
RGB
rgb(135, 122, 110)
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(30, 10%, 48%)
350°
Hue
30°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #876E72, #877A6E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 Faint
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Coral Core Faint
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