Merlot Tone Faint#A38F92
Sage Gray Silk#A9B1AD
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Merlot Tone Faint vs Sage Gray Silk
A detailed comparison of #A38F92 and #A9B1AD — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Faint
Text on Sage Gray Silk
Color Properties
#A38F92
HEX
#A9B1AD
rgb(163, 143, 146)
RGB
rgb(169, 177, 173)
hsl(350, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(150, 5%, 68%)
350°
Hue
150°
10%
Saturation
5%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A38F92, #A9B1AD);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Tone Faint
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Sage Gray Silk
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