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Blush Core Dust#9A5B7A
Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
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Blush Core Dust vs Merlot Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A5B7A and #9A5B65 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Blush Core Dust
Text on Merlot Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A5B7A
HEX
#9A5B65
rgb(154, 91, 122)
RGB
rgb(154, 91, 101)
hsl(330, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
330°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B7A, #9A5B65);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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.

Blush Core Dust
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Merlot Core Dust
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