We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Cool Gray Silk#A9ADB2
Plum Silk Faint#ADA5B6
VS

Cool Gray Silk vs Plum Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #A9ADB2 and #ADA5B6 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Silk
Text on Plum Silk Faint

Color Properties

#A9ADB2
HEX
#ADA5B6
rgb(169, 173, 178)
RGB
rgb(173, 165, 182)
hsl(210, 6%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 10%, 68%)
210°
Hue
270°
6%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A9ADB2, #ADA5B6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cool Gray Silk
view_detail →
Plum Silk Faint
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Cool Gray Silk vs Warm Gray Silk
#A9ADB2 · #B2ADA9
Plum Silk Faint vs Lime Silk Faint
#ADA5B6 · #ADB6A5
Indigo Silk Faint vs Plum Silk Faint
#A5A8B6 · #ADA5B6
Cool Gray Silk vs Magenta Silk Faint
#A9ADB2 · #B3A5B6
Indigo Silk Faint vs Magenta Silk Faint
#A5A8B6 · #B3A5B6