Steel Radiant Faint#7E8C95
Ember Core Faint#87766E
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Steel Radiant Faint vs Ember Core Faint
A detailed comparison of #7E8C95 and #87766E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Radiant Faint
Text on Ember Core Faint
Color Properties
#7E8C95
HEX
#87766E
rgb(126, 140, 149)
RGB
rgb(135, 118, 110)
hsl(205, 10%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(20, 10%, 48%)
205°
Hue
20°
10%
Saturation
10%
54%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #7E8C95, #87766E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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.
Steel Radiant Faint
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Ember Core Faint
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