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Iris Tone Faint#8F8FA3
Apricot Silk Faint#B6B0A5
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Iris Tone Faint vs Apricot Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #8F8FA3 and #B6B0A5 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Tone Faint
Text on Apricot Silk Faint

Color Properties

#8F8FA3
HEX
#B6B0A5
rgb(143, 143, 163)
RGB
rgb(182, 176, 165)
hsl(240, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(40, 10%, 68%)
240°
Hue
40°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8F8FA3, #B6B0A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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.

Iris Tone Faint
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Apricot Silk Faint
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