Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Crimson Silk Muted#BC9F9F
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Crimson Silk Muted
A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #BC9F9F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Crimson Silk Muted
Color Properties
#BC9FA4
HEX
#BC9F9F
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(188, 159, 159)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(0, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
0°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #BC9F9F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 Silk Muted
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Crimson Silk Muted
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