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Mulberry Tone Faint#9C8FA3
Iris Silk Faint#A5A5B6
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Mulberry Tone Faint vs Iris Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #9C8FA3 and #A5A5B6 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Tone Faint
Text on Iris Silk Faint

Color Properties

#9C8FA3
HEX
#A5A5B6
rgb(156, 143, 163)
RGB
rgb(165, 165, 182)
hsl(280, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(240, 10%, 68%)
280°
Hue
240°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9C8FA3, #A5A5B6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Mulberry Tone Faint
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Iris Silk Faint
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