Scarlet Tone Muted#AB8A87
Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
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Scarlet Tone Muted vs Merlot Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #AB8A87 and #AB878D — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Tone Muted
Text on Merlot Tone Muted
Color Properties
#AB8A87
HEX
#AB878D
rgb(171, 138, 135)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 141)
hsl(5, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
5°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB8A87, #AB878D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Tone Muted
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