Merlot Radiant Muted#9F757C
Cerulean Radiant Muted#75989F
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Merlot Radiant Muted vs Cerulean Radiant Muted
A detailed comparison of #9F757C and #75989F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Muted
Text on Cerulean Radiant Muted
Color Properties
#9F757C
HEX
#75989F
rgb(159, 117, 124)
RGB
rgb(117, 152, 159)
hsl(350, 18%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 54%)
350°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
54%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9F757C, #75989F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Radiant Muted
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