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Scarlet Core Faint#87706E
Aqua Core Faint#6E8787
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Scarlet Core Faint vs Aqua Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #87706E and #6E8787 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Core Faint
Text on Aqua Core Faint

Color Properties

#87706E
HEX
#6E8787
rgb(135, 112, 110)
RGB
rgb(110, 135, 135)
hsl(5, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 48%)
5°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87706E, #6E8787);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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.

Scarlet Core Faint
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Aqua Core Faint
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