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Merlot Bloom Muted#CDB7BA
Garnet Silk Muted#BC9FA9
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Merlot Bloom Muted vs Garnet Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #CDB7BA and #BC9FA9 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Muted
Text on Garnet Silk Muted

Color Properties

#CDB7BA
HEX
#BC9FA9
rgb(205, 183, 186)
RGB
rgb(188, 159, 169)
hsl(350, 18%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(340, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
340°
18%
Saturation
18%
76%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CDB7BA, #BC9FA9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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.

Merlot Bloom Muted
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Garnet Silk Muted
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