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Ruby Tone Soft#BC8276
Merlot Tone Soft#BC7682
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Ruby Tone Soft vs Merlot Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #BC8276 and #BC7682 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Tone Soft
Text on Merlot Tone Soft

Color Properties

#BC8276
HEX
#BC7682
rgb(188, 130, 118)
RGB
rgb(188, 118, 130)
hsl(10, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 60%)
10°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC8276, #BC7682);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 Tone Soft
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