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Ruby Silk Faint#B6A8A5
Merlot Silk Faint#B6A5A8
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Ruby Silk Faint vs Merlot Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #B6A8A5 and #B6A5A8 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Silk Faint
Text on Merlot Silk Faint

Color Properties

#B6A8A5
HEX
#B6A5A8
rgb(182, 168, 165)
RGB
rgb(182, 165, 168)
hsl(10, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 68%)
10°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #B6A8A5, #B6A5A8);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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.

Ruby Silk Faint
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Merlot Silk Faint
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