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Cool Gray Velvet#656B72
Apricot Velvet Faint#766F60
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Cool Gray Velvet vs Apricot Velvet Faint

A detailed comparison of #656B72 and #766F60 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Velvet
Text on Apricot Velvet Faint

Color Properties

#656B72
HEX
#766F60
rgb(101, 107, 114)
RGB
rgb(118, 111, 96)
hsl(210, 6%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 10%, 42%)
210°
Hue
40°
6%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #656B72, #766F60);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cool Gray Velvet
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Apricot Velvet Faint
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