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Merlot Silk Dust#C3989F
Ember Silk Dust#C3A698
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Merlot Silk Dust vs Ember Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #C3989F and #C3A698 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Dust
Text on Ember Silk Dust

Color Properties

#C3989F
HEX
#C3A698
rgb(195, 152, 159)
RGB
rgb(195, 166, 152)
hsl(350, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(20, 26%, 68%)
350°
Hue
20°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C3989F, #C3A698);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Silk Dust
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Ember Silk Dust
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