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Ember Tone Faint#A3968F
Steel Silk Faint#A5AFB6
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Ember Tone Faint vs Steel Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #A3968F and #A5AFB6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Tone Faint
Text on Steel Silk Faint

Color Properties

#A3968F
HEX
#A5AFB6
rgb(163, 150, 143)
RGB
rgb(165, 175, 182)
hsl(20, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 68%)
20°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A3968F, #A5AFB6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ember Tone Faint
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Steel Silk Faint
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