Merlot Core Faint#876E72
Aqua Core Faint#6E8787
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Merlot Core Faint vs Aqua Core Faint
A detailed comparison of #876E72 and #6E8787 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Text on Aqua Core Faint
Color Properties
#876E72
HEX
#6E8787
rgb(135, 110, 114)
RGB
rgb(110, 135, 135)
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 48%)
350°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #876E72, #6E8787);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Core Faint
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Aqua Core Faint
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