We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Mint Silk Muted#9FBCA4
VS

Merlot Silk Muted vs Mint Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #9FBCA4 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Mint Silk Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FA4
HEX
#9FBCA4
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(159, 188, 164)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(130, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
130°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #9FBCA4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Silk Muted
view_detail →
Mint Silk Muted
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Merlot Silk Muted vs Lagoon Silk Muted
#BC9FA4 · #9FBCB7
Mint Silk Muted vs Peony Silk Muted
#9FBCA4 · #BC9FB7
Vermillion Silk Muted vs Mint Silk Muted
#BCA69F · #9FBCA4
Merlot Silk Muted vs Jade Silk Muted
#BC9FA4 · #9FBCAD
Vermillion Silk Muted vs Jade Silk Muted
#BCA69F · #9FBCAD