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Aqua Core Faint#6E8787
Tangerine Core Faint#87786E
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Aqua Core Faint vs Tangerine Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #6E8787 and #87786E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Faint
Text on Tangerine Core Faint

Color Properties

#6E8787
HEX
#87786E
rgb(110, 135, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 120, 110)
hsl(180, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(25, 10%, 48%)
180°
Hue
25°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E8787, #87786E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Core Faint
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Tangerine Core Faint
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