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Crimson Silk Dust#C39898
Merlot Silk Dust#C3989F
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Crimson Silk Dust vs Merlot Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #C39898 and #C3989F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Silk Dust
Text on Merlot Silk Dust

Color Properties

#C39898
HEX
#C3989F
rgb(195, 152, 152)
RGB
rgb(195, 152, 159)
hsl(0, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 68%)
0°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C39898, #C3989F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 Silk Dust
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