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Canary Core Faint#87856E
Indigo Core Faint#6E7287
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Canary Core Faint vs Indigo Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #87856E and #6E7287 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Core Faint
Text on Indigo Core Faint

Color Properties

#87856E
HEX
#6E7287
rgb(135, 133, 110)
RGB
rgb(110, 114, 135)
hsl(55, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 48%)
55°
Hue
230°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87856E, #6E7287);

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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Core Faint
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Indigo Core Faint
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