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Merlot Radiant Dust#A86B75
Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
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Merlot Radiant Dust vs Merlot Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #A86B75 and #9A5B65 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Dust
Text on Merlot Core Dust

Color Properties

#A86B75
HEX
#9A5B65
rgb(168, 107, 117)
RGB
rgb(154, 91, 101)
hsl(350, 26%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
350°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
54%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A86B75, #9A5B65);

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 Radiant Dust
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Merlot Core Dust
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