Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Merlot Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #AB878D — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Merlot Tone Muted
Color Properties
#BC9FA4
HEX
#AB878D
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 141)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #AB878D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 0\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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Merlot Tone Muted
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