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Tangerine Tone Faint#A3978F
Merlot Silk Faint#B6A5A8
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Tangerine Tone Faint vs Merlot Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #A3978F and #B6A5A8 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Tone Faint
Text on Merlot Silk Faint

Color Properties

#A3978F
HEX
#B6A5A8
rgb(163, 151, 143)
RGB
rgb(182, 165, 168)
hsl(25, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 68%)
25°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A3978F, #B6A5A8);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Tangerine Tone Faint
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Merlot Silk Faint
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