Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Celadon Tone Muted#87AB96
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Celadon Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #87AB96 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Celadon Tone Muted
Color Properties
#BC9FA4
HEX
#87AB96
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 150)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(145, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
145°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #87AB96);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Silk Muted
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Celadon Tone Muted
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