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Scarlet Radiant Muted#9F7875
Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
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Scarlet Radiant Muted vs Merlot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9F7875 and #AB878D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Radiant Muted
Text on Merlot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9F7875
HEX
#AB878D
rgb(159, 120, 117)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 141)
hsl(5, 18%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
5°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
54%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9F7875, #AB878D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Radiant Muted
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Merlot Tone Muted
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