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Merlot Bloom Muted#CDB7BA
Apricot Bloom Muted#CDC5B7
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Merlot Bloom Muted vs Apricot Bloom Muted

A detailed comparison of #CDB7BA and #CDC5B7 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Muted
Text on Apricot Bloom Muted

Color Properties

#CDB7BA
HEX
#CDC5B7
rgb(205, 183, 186)
RGB
rgb(205, 197, 183)
hsl(350, 18%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 76%)
350°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
76%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CDB7BA, #CDC5B7);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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.

Merlot Bloom Muted
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Apricot Bloom Muted
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