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Steel Silk Muted#9FB0BC
Vermillion Silk Muted#BCA69F
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Steel Silk Muted vs Vermillion Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FB0BC and #BCA69F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Silk Muted
Text on Vermillion Silk Muted

Color Properties

#9FB0BC
HEX
#BCA69F
rgb(159, 176, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 166, 159)
hsl(205, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(15, 18%, 68%)
205°
Hue
15°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FB0BC, #BCA69F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Silk Muted
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Vermillion Silk Muted
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