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Orchid Mist Soft#E3DDEE
Merlot Whisper Soft#F5EAEC
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Orchid Mist Soft vs Merlot Whisper Soft

A detailed comparison of #E3DDEE and #F5EAEC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Mist Soft
Text on Merlot Whisper Soft

Color Properties

#E3DDEE
HEX
#F5EAEC
rgb(227, 221, 238)
RGB
rgb(245, 234, 236)
hsl(260, 34%, 90%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 94%)
260°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
90%
Lightness
94%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E3DDEE, #F5EAEC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Mist Soft
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Merlot Whisper Soft
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