Sage Gray Velvet#66706B
Merlot Core Faint#876E72
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Sage Gray Velvet vs Merlot Core Faint
A detailed comparison of #66706B and #876E72 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sage Gray Velvet
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Color Properties
#66706B
HEX
#876E72
rgb(102, 112, 107)
RGB
rgb(135, 110, 114)
hsl(150, 5%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
150°
Hue
350°
5%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #66706B, #876E72);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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.
Sage Gray Velvet
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Merlot Core Faint
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