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Ember Silk Faint#B6ABA5
Cobalt Silk Faint#A5ABB6
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Ember Silk Faint vs Cobalt Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #B6ABA5 and #A5ABB6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Silk Faint
Text on Cobalt Silk Faint

Color Properties

#B6ABA5
HEX
#A5ABB6
rgb(182, 171, 165)
RGB
rgb(165, 171, 182)
hsl(20, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 68%)
20°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #B6ABA5, #A5ABB6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ember Silk Faint
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Cobalt Silk Faint
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