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Merlot Silk Faint#B6A5A8
Merlot Tone Faint#A38F92
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Merlot Silk Faint vs Merlot Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #B6A5A8 and #A38F92 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Faint
Text on Merlot Tone Faint

Color Properties

#B6A5A8
HEX
#A38F92
rgb(182, 165, 168)
RGB
rgb(163, 143, 146)
hsl(350, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 60%)
350°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #B6A5A8, #A38F92);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Silk Faint
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Merlot Tone Faint
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