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Emerald Silk Faint#A5B6A5
Plum Silk Faint#ADA5B6
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Emerald Silk Faint vs Plum Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #A5B6A5 and #ADA5B6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Silk Faint
Text on Plum Silk Faint

Color Properties

#A5B6A5
HEX
#ADA5B6
rgb(165, 182, 165)
RGB
rgb(173, 165, 182)
hsl(120, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 10%, 68%)
120°
Hue
270°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5B6A5, #ADA5B6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Emerald Silk Faint
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Plum Silk Faint
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