Merlot Core Faint#876E72
Merlot Radiant Faint#957E82
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Merlot Core Faint vs Merlot Radiant Faint
A detailed comparison of #876E72 and #957E82 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Text on Merlot Radiant Faint
Color Properties
#876E72
HEX
#957E82
rgb(135, 110, 114)
RGB
rgb(149, 126, 130)
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 54%)
350°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #876E72, #957E82);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Core Faint
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Merlot Radiant Faint
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