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Vermillion Silk Faint#B6A9A5
Merlot Bloom Faint#C8BCBE
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Vermillion Silk Faint vs Merlot Bloom Faint

A detailed comparison of #B6A9A5 and #C8BCBE — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Silk Faint
Text on Merlot Bloom Faint

Color Properties

#B6A9A5
HEX
#C8BCBE
rgb(182, 169, 165)
RGB
rgb(200, 188, 190)
hsl(15, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 76%)
15°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
76%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #B6A9A5, #C8BCBE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Silk Faint
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Merlot Bloom Faint
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