Aqua Tone Faint#8FA3A3
Merlot Radiant Faint#957E82
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Aqua Tone Faint vs Merlot Radiant Faint
A detailed comparison of #8FA3A3 and #957E82 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Faint
Text on Merlot Radiant Faint
Color Properties
#8FA3A3
HEX
#957E82
rgb(143, 163, 163)
RGB
rgb(149, 126, 130)
hsl(180, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 54%)
180°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #8FA3A3, #957E82);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Aqua Tone Faint
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Merlot Radiant Faint
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