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Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
Peony Silk Muted#BC9FB7
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Merlot Tone Muted vs Peony Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB878D and #BC9FB7 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Muted
Text on Peony Silk Muted

Color Properties

#AB878D
HEX
#BC9FB7
rgb(171, 135, 141)
RGB
rgb(188, 159, 183)
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(310, 18%, 68%)
350°
Hue
310°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB878D, #BC9FB7);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Tone Muted
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Peony Silk Muted
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