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Merlot Veil Soft#FCF8F9
Citrine Whisper Soft#F5F5EA
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Merlot Veil Soft vs Citrine Whisper Soft

A detailed comparison of #FCF8F9 and #F5F5EA — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Veil Soft
Text on Citrine Whisper Soft

Color Properties

#FCF8F9
HEX
#F5F5EA
rgb(252, 248, 249)
RGB
rgb(245, 245, 234)
hsl(350, 34%, 98%)
HSL
hsl(60, 34%, 94%)
350°
Hue
60°
34%
Saturation
34%
98%
Lightness
94%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #FCF8F9, #F5F5EA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Veil Soft
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Citrine Whisper Soft
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