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Tangerine Core Faint#87786E
Steel Core Faint#6E7C87
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Tangerine Core Faint vs Steel Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #87786E and #6E7C87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Core Faint
Text on Steel Core Faint

Color Properties

#87786E
HEX
#6E7C87
rgb(135, 120, 110)
RGB
rgb(110, 124, 135)
hsl(25, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 48%)
25°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87786E, #6E7C87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Tangerine Core Faint
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Steel Core Faint
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