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Cerulean Core Faint#6E8387
Saffron Core Faint#87816E
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Cerulean Core Faint vs Saffron Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #6E8387 and #87816E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Faint
Text on Saffron Core Faint

Color Properties

#6E8387
HEX
#87816E
rgb(110, 131, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 129, 110)
hsl(190, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(45, 10%, 48%)
190°
Hue
45°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E8387, #87816E);

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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Core Faint
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Saffron Core Faint
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