Crimson Core Dust#9A5B5B
Merlot Radiant Dust#A86B75
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Crimson Core Dust vs Merlot Radiant Dust
A detailed comparison of #9A5B5B and #A86B75 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Dust
Text on Merlot Radiant Dust
Color Properties
#9A5B5B
HEX
#A86B75
rgb(154, 91, 91)
RGB
rgb(168, 107, 117)
hsl(0, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 54%)
0°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B5B, #A86B75);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Crimson Core Dust
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Merlot Radiant Dust
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