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Taupe Gray Core#817C74
Merlot Radiant Faint#957E82
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Taupe Gray Core vs Merlot Radiant Faint

A detailed comparison of #817C74 and #957E82 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Taupe Gray Core
Text on Merlot Radiant Faint

Color Properties

#817C74
HEX
#957E82
rgb(129, 124, 116)
RGB
rgb(149, 126, 130)
hsl(40, 5%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 54%)
40°
Hue
350°
5%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
54%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #817C74, #957E82);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Taupe Gray Core
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Merlot Radiant Faint
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