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Merlot Silk Soft#C9929B
Plum Bloom Soft#C2ADD7
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Merlot Silk Soft vs Plum Bloom Soft

A detailed comparison of #C9929B and #C2ADD7 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Silk Soft
Text on Plum Bloom Soft

Color Properties

#C9929B
HEX
#C2ADD7
rgb(201, 146, 155)
RGB
rgb(194, 173, 215)
hsl(350, 34%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 34%, 76%)
350°
Hue
270°
34%
Saturation
34%
68%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9929B, #C2ADD7);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Silk Soft
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Plum Bloom Soft
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