We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Merlot Silk Dust#C3989F
Amber Tone Dust#B4AB7E
VS

Merlot Silk Dust vs Amber Tone Dust

A detailed comparison of #C3989F and #B4AB7E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Dust
Text on Amber Tone Dust

Color Properties

#C3989F
HEX
#B4AB7E
rgb(195, 152, 159)
RGB
rgb(180, 171, 126)
hsl(350, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(50, 26%, 60%)
350°
Hue
50°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C3989F, #B4AB7E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Silk Dust
view_detail →
Amber Tone Dust
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Merlot Silk Dust vs Lagoon Silk Dust
#C3989F · #98C3BC
Amber Tone Dust vs Indigo Tone Dust
#B4AB7E · #7E87B4
Vermillion Silk Dust vs Amber Tone Dust
#C3A398 · #B4AB7E
Merlot Silk Dust vs Chartreuse Tone Dust
#C3989F · #A6B47E
Vermillion Silk Dust vs Chartreuse Tone Dust
#C3A398 · #A6B47E