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Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Ruby Silk Muted#BCA49F
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Ruby Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #BCA49F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Ruby Silk Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FA4
HEX
#BCA49F
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(188, 164, 159)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(10, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
10°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #BCA49F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Silk Muted
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