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Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
Blush Tone Muted#AB8799
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Merlot Tone Muted vs Blush Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB878D and #AB8799 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Muted
Text on Blush Tone Muted

Color Properties

#AB878D
HEX
#AB8799
rgb(171, 135, 141)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 153)
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(330, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
330°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB878D, #AB8799);

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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Tone Muted
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Blush Tone Muted
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