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Ruby Silk Muted#BCA49F
Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
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Ruby Silk Muted vs Merlot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BCA49F and #AB878D — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Silk Muted
Text on Merlot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BCA49F
HEX
#AB878D
rgb(188, 164, 159)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 141)
hsl(10, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
10°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCA49F, #AB878D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 Muted
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Merlot Tone Muted
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