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Taupe Gray Core#817C74
Aqua Core Faint#6E8787
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Taupe Gray Core vs Aqua Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #817C74 and #6E8787 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Taupe Gray Core
Text on Aqua Core Faint

Color Properties

#817C74
HEX
#6E8787
rgb(129, 124, 116)
RGB
rgb(110, 135, 135)
hsl(40, 5%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 48%)
40°
Hue
180°
5%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #817C74, #6E8787);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Taupe Gray Core
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Aqua Core Faint
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