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Tangerine Silk Dust#C3AA98
Merlot Silk Dust#C3989F
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Tangerine Silk Dust vs Merlot Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #C3AA98 and #C3989F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Silk Dust
Text on Merlot Silk Dust

Color Properties

#C3AA98
HEX
#C3989F
rgb(195, 170, 152)
RGB
rgb(195, 152, 159)
hsl(25, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 68%)
25°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C3AA98, #C3989F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Tangerine Silk Dust
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