Merlot Core Faint#876E72
Cool Gray Core#737A82
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Merlot Core Faint vs Cool Gray Core
A detailed comparison of #876E72 and #737A82 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Text on Cool Gray Core
Color Properties
#876E72
HEX
#737A82
rgb(135, 110, 114)
RGB
rgb(115, 122, 130)
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 48%)
350°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
6%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #876E72, #737A82);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Core Faint
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Cool Gray Core
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