Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
Azure Silk Muted#9FB2BC
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Merlot Tone Muted vs Azure Silk Muted
A detailed comparison of #AB878D and #9FB2BC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Muted
Text on Azure Silk Muted
Color Properties
#AB878D
HEX
#9FB2BC
rgb(171, 135, 141)
RGB
rgb(159, 178, 188)
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(200, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
200°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB878D, #9FB2BC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 Muted
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Azure Silk Muted
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