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Scarlet Tone Faint#A3918F
Steel Tone Faint#8F9BA3
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Scarlet Tone Faint vs Steel Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #A3918F and #8F9BA3 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Tone Faint
Text on Steel Tone Faint

Color Properties

#A3918F
HEX
#8F9BA3
rgb(163, 145, 143)
RGB
rgb(143, 155, 163)
hsl(5, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 60%)
5°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A3918F, #8F9BA3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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.

Scarlet Tone Faint
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Steel Tone Faint
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