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Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Seafoam Tone Muted#87AB93
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Seafoam Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #87AB93 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Seafoam Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FA4
HEX
#87AB93
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 147)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(140, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
140°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #87AB93);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Merlot Silk Muted
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Seafoam Tone Muted
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