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Apricot Core Dust#9A855B
Merlot Radiant Dust#A86B75
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Apricot Core Dust vs Merlot Radiant Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A855B and #A86B75 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Dust
Text on Merlot Radiant Dust

Color Properties

#9A855B
HEX
#A86B75
rgb(154, 133, 91)
RGB
rgb(168, 107, 117)
hsl(40, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 54%)
40°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
54%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A855B, #A86B75);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Core Dust
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Merlot Radiant Dust
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