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Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Mulberry Bloom Muted#C5B7CD
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Mulberry Bloom Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #C5B7CD — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Mulberry Bloom Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FA4
HEX
#C5B7CD
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(197, 183, 205)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(280, 18%, 76%)
350°
Hue
280°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #C5B7CD);

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 70\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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Mulberry Bloom Muted
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