Cool Gray Velvet#656B72
Merlot Velvet Faint#766064
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Cool Gray Velvet vs Merlot Velvet Faint
A detailed comparison of #656B72 and #766064 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Velvet
Text on Merlot Velvet Faint
Color Properties
#656B72
HEX
#766064
rgb(101, 107, 114)
RGB
rgb(118, 96, 100)
hsl(210, 6%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 42%)
210°
Hue
350°
6%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #656B72, #766064);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Cool Gray Velvet
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Merlot Velvet Faint
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