Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Crimson Bloom Muted#CDB7B7
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Crimson Bloom Muted
A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #CDB7B7 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Crimson Bloom Muted
Color Properties
#BC9FA4
HEX
#CDB7B7
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(205, 183, 183)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(0, 18%, 76%)
350°
Hue
0°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #CDB7B7);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Silk Muted
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Crimson Bloom Muted
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