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Merlot Tone Soft#BC7682
Plum Tone Soft#9976BC
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Merlot Tone Soft vs Plum Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #BC7682 and #9976BC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Soft
Text on Plum Tone Soft

Color Properties

#BC7682
HEX
#9976BC
rgb(188, 118, 130)
RGB
rgb(153, 118, 188)
hsl(350, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(270, 34%, 60%)
350°
Hue
270°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC7682, #9976BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 Tone Soft
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