Steel Tone Faint#8F9BA3
Vermillion Silk Faint#B6A9A5
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Steel Tone Faint vs Vermillion Silk Faint
A detailed comparison of #8F9BA3 and #B6A9A5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Faint
Text on Vermillion Silk Faint
Color Properties
#8F9BA3
HEX
#B6A9A5
rgb(143, 155, 163)
RGB
rgb(182, 169, 165)
hsl(205, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(15, 10%, 68%)
205°
Hue
15°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #8F9BA3, #B6A9A5);
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 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 Tone Faint
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Vermillion Silk Faint
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