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True Gray Radiant#8A8A8A
Merlot Core Faint#876E72
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True Gray Radiant vs Merlot Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #8A8A8A and #876E72 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Radiant
Text on Merlot Core Faint

Color Properties

#8A8A8A
HEX
#876E72
rgb(138, 138, 138)
RGB
rgb(135, 110, 114)
hsl(0, 0%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
0°
Hue
350°
0%
Saturation
10%
54%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8A8A8A, #876E72);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

True Gray Radiant
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Merlot Core Faint
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