Merlot Tone Faint#A38F92
True Gray Radiant#8A8A8A
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Merlot Tone Faint vs True Gray Radiant
A detailed comparison of #A38F92 and #8A8A8A — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Faint
Text on True Gray Radiant
Color Properties
#A38F92
HEX
#8A8A8A
rgb(163, 143, 146)
RGB
rgb(138, 138, 138)
hsl(350, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 54%)
350°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
0%
60%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A38F92, #8A8A8A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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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True Gray Radiant
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