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Merlot Silk Faint#B6A5A8
Lagoon Silk Faint#A5B6B3
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Merlot Silk Faint vs Lagoon Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #B6A5A8 and #A5B6B3 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Faint
Text on Lagoon Silk Faint

Color Properties

#B6A5A8
HEX
#A5B6B3
rgb(182, 165, 168)
RGB
rgb(165, 182, 179)
hsl(350, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 68%)
350°
Hue
170°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #B6A5A8, #A5B6B3);

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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Merlot Silk Faint
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Lagoon Silk Faint
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