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Teal Silk Muted#9FBCB2
Merlot Silk Muted#BC9FA4
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Teal Silk Muted vs Merlot Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FBCB2 and #BC9FA4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Silk Muted
Text on Merlot Silk Muted

Color Properties

#9FBCB2
HEX
#BC9FA4
rgb(159, 188, 178)
RGB
rgb(188, 159, 164)
hsl(160, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 68%)
160°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FBCB2, #BC9FA4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Teal Silk Muted
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Merlot Silk Muted
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