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Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
Saffron Silk Muted#BCB59F
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Merlot Silk Muted vs Saffron Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FA4 and #BCB59F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Muted
Text on Saffron Silk Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FA4
HEX
#BCB59F
rgb(188, 159, 164)
RGB
rgb(188, 181, 159)
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(45, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
45°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FA4, #BCB59F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Silk Muted
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Saffron Silk Muted
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