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Cool Gray Silk#A9ADB2
Cerulean Silk Faint#A5B3B6
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Cool Gray Silk vs Cerulean Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #A9ADB2 and #A5B3B6 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Silk
Text on Cerulean Silk Faint

Color Properties

#A9ADB2
HEX
#A5B3B6
rgb(169, 173, 178)
RGB
rgb(165, 179, 182)
hsl(210, 6%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 68%)
210°
Hue
190°
6%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A9ADB2, #A5B3B6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cool Gray Silk
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Cerulean Silk Faint
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