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Cool Gray Velvet#656B72
Sapphire Velvet Faint#606B76
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Cool Gray Velvet vs Sapphire Velvet Faint

A detailed comparison of #656B72 and #606B76 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Velvet
Text on Sapphire Velvet Faint

Color Properties

#656B72
HEX
#606B76
rgb(101, 107, 114)
RGB
rgb(96, 107, 118)
hsl(210, 6%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 10%, 42%)
210°
Hue
210°
6%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #656B72, #606B76);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 Velvet
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Sapphire Velvet Faint
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