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Merlot Silk Soft#C9929B
Crimson Silk Soft#C99292
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Merlot Silk Soft vs Crimson Silk Soft

A detailed comparison of #C9929B and #C99292 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Soft
Text on Crimson Silk Soft

Color Properties

#C9929B
HEX
#C99292
rgb(201, 146, 155)
RGB
rgb(201, 146, 146)
hsl(350, 34%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(0, 34%, 68%)
350°
Hue
0°
34%
Saturation
34%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9929B, #C99292);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Silk Soft
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Crimson Silk Soft
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