Cool Gray Silk#A9ADB2
Cool Gray Bloom#BEC2C5
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Cool Gray Silk vs Cool Gray Bloom
A detailed comparison of #A9ADB2 and #BEC2C5 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Silk
Text on Cool Gray Bloom
Color Properties
#A9ADB2
HEX
#BEC2C5
rgb(169, 173, 178)
RGB
rgb(190, 194, 197)
hsl(210, 6%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 76%)
210°
Hue
210°
6%
Saturation
6%
68%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A9ADB2, #BEC2C5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cool Gray Silk
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Cool Gray Bloom
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