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Cool Gray Silk#A9ADB2
Sapphire Tone Faint#8F99A3
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Cool Gray Silk vs Sapphire Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #A9ADB2 and #8F99A3 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Silk
Text on Sapphire Tone Faint

Color Properties

#A9ADB2
HEX
#8F99A3
rgb(169, 173, 178)
RGB
rgb(143, 153, 163)
hsl(210, 6%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 60%)
210°
Hue
210°
6%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A9ADB2, #8F99A3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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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Sapphire Tone Faint
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