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Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Magenta Tone Muted#A587AB
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Magenta Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #A587AB — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Magenta Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FA4
HEX
#A587AB
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(165, 135, 171)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(290, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
290°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #A587AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Silk Muted
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Magenta Tone Muted
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