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Garnet Tone Faint#A38F96
Merlot Radiant Faint#957E82
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Garnet Tone Faint vs Merlot Radiant Faint

A detailed comparison of #A38F96 and #957E82 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Tone Faint
Text on Merlot Radiant Faint

Color Properties

#A38F96
HEX
#957E82
rgb(163, 143, 150)
RGB
rgb(149, 126, 130)
hsl(340, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 54%)
340°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
54%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A38F96, #957E82);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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.

Garnet Tone Faint
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Merlot Radiant Faint
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