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True Gray Tone#999999
Vermillion Silk Faint#B6A9A5
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True Gray Tone vs Vermillion Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #999999 and #B6A9A5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Tone
Text on Vermillion Silk Faint

Color Properties

#999999
HEX
#B6A9A5
rgb(153, 153, 153)
RGB
rgb(182, 169, 165)
hsl(0, 0%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(15, 10%, 68%)
0°
Hue
15°
0%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #999999, #B6A9A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 15\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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Vermillion Silk Faint
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