True Gray Tone#999999
True Gray Silk#ADADAD
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True Gray Tone vs True Gray Silk
A detailed comparison of #999999 and #ADADAD — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Tone
Text on True Gray Silk
Color Properties
#999999
HEX
#ADADAD
rgb(153, 153, 153)
RGB
rgb(173, 173, 173)
hsl(0, 0%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 68%)
0°
Hue
0°
0%
Saturation
0%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #999999, #ADADAD);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
True Gray Tone
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True Gray Silk
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