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True Gray Silk#ADADAD
Merlot Bloom Faint#C8BCBE
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True Gray Silk vs Merlot Bloom Faint

A detailed comparison of #ADADAD and #C8BCBE — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Silk
Text on Merlot Bloom Faint

Color Properties

#ADADAD
HEX
#C8BCBE
rgb(173, 173, 173)
RGB
rgb(200, 188, 190)
hsl(0, 0%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 76%)
0°
Hue
350°
0%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #ADADAD, #C8BCBE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

True Gray Silk
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Merlot Bloom Faint
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