Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Teal Tone Muted#87AB9F
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Teal Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #87AB9F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Teal Tone Muted
Color Properties
#BC9FA4
HEX
#87AB9F
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 159)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(160, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
160°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #87AB9F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 170\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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Teal Tone Muted
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