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Merlot Pearl Pure#FCB1BD
Scarlet Mist Pure#FDD2CE
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Merlot Pearl Pure vs Scarlet Mist Pure

A detailed comparison of #FCB1BD and #FDD2CE — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Pearl Pure
Text on Scarlet Mist Pure

Color Properties

#FCB1BD
HEX
#FDD2CE
rgb(252, 177, 189)
RGB
rgb(253, 210, 206)
hsl(350, 92%, 84%)
HSL
hsl(5, 92%, 90%)
350°
Hue
5°
92%
Saturation
92%
84%
Lightness
90%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #FCB1BD, #FDD2CE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Pearl Pure
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Scarlet Mist Pure
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