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Merlot Radiant Muted#9F757C
Celadon Tone Muted#87AB96
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Merlot Radiant Muted vs Celadon Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9F757C and #87AB96 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Muted
Text on Celadon Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9F757C
HEX
#87AB96
rgb(159, 117, 124)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 150)
hsl(350, 18%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(145, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
145°
18%
Saturation
18%
54%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9F757C, #87AB96);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.56:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Merlot Radiant Muted
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Celadon Tone Muted
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