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Merlot Tone Faint#A38F92
Seafoam Tone Faint#8FA396
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Merlot Tone Faint vs Seafoam Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #A38F92 and #8FA396 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Faint
Text on Seafoam Tone Faint

Color Properties

#A38F92
HEX
#8FA396
rgb(163, 143, 146)
RGB
rgb(143, 163, 150)
hsl(350, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(140, 10%, 60%)
350°
Hue
140°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A38F92, #8FA396);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Merlot Tone Faint
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Seafoam Tone Faint
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