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Indigo Core Faint#6E7287
Canary Core Faint#87856E
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Indigo Core Faint vs Canary Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #6E7287 and #87856E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Core Faint
Text on Canary Core Faint

Color Properties

#6E7287
HEX
#87856E
rgb(110, 114, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 133, 110)
hsl(230, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(55, 10%, 48%)
230°
Hue
55°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E7287, #87856E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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.

Indigo Core Faint
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Canary Core Faint
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