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Cobalt Tone Faint#8F96A3
Apricot Tone Faint#A39C8F
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Cobalt Tone Faint vs Apricot Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #8F96A3 and #A39C8F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Tone Faint
Text on Apricot Tone Faint

Color Properties

#8F96A3
HEX
#A39C8F
rgb(143, 150, 163)
RGB
rgb(163, 156, 143)
hsl(220, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(40, 10%, 60%)
220°
Hue
40°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8F96A3, #A39C8F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cobalt Tone Faint
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Apricot Tone Faint
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