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Merlot Silk Dust#C3989F
Olive Silk Dust#B4C398
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Merlot Silk Dust vs Olive Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #C3989F and #B4C398 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Dust
Text on Olive Silk Dust

Color Properties

#C3989F
HEX
#B4C398
rgb(195, 152, 159)
RGB
rgb(180, 195, 152)
hsl(350, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(80, 26%, 68%)
350°
Hue
80°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C3989F, #B4C398);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Silk Dust
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Olive Silk Dust
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