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Cobalt Tone Faint#8F96A3
Scarlet Tone Faint#A3918F
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Cobalt Tone Faint vs Scarlet Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #8F96A3 and #A3918F — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Tone Faint
Text on Scarlet Tone Faint

Color Properties

#8F96A3
HEX
#A3918F
rgb(143, 150, 163)
RGB
rgb(163, 145, 143)
hsl(220, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 60%)
220°
Hue
5°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8F96A3, #A3918F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Tone Faint
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Scarlet Tone Faint
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