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Scarlet Bloom Muted#CDB9B7
Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
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Scarlet Bloom Muted vs Merlot Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #CDB9B7 and #BC9FA4 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Bloom Muted
Text on Merlot Silk Muted

Color Properties

#CDB9B7
HEX
#BC9FA4
rgb(205, 185, 183)
RGB
rgb(188, 159, 164)
hsl(5, 18%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
5°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
76%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CDB9B7, #BC9FA4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Bloom Muted
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Merlot Silk Muted
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