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Merlot Tone Faint#A38F92
Crimson Silk Faint#B6A5A5
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Merlot Tone Faint vs Crimson Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #A38F92 and #B6A5A5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Faint
Text on Crimson Silk Faint

Color Properties

#A38F92
HEX
#B6A5A5
rgb(163, 143, 146)
RGB
rgb(182, 165, 165)
hsl(350, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(0, 10%, 68%)
350°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A38F92, #B6A5A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 Tone Faint
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Crimson Silk Faint
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