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True Gray Silk#ADADAD
Scarlet Silk Faint#B6A7A5
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True Gray Silk vs Scarlet Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #ADADAD and #B6A7A5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Silk
Text on Scarlet Silk Faint

Color Properties

#ADADAD
HEX
#B6A7A5
rgb(173, 173, 173)
RGB
rgb(182, 167, 165)
hsl(0, 0%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 68%)
0°
Hue
5°
0%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #ADADAD, #B6A7A5);

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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

True Gray Silk
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Scarlet Silk Faint
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