Cerulean Core Faint#6E8387
Scarlet Core Faint#87706E
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Cerulean Core Faint vs Scarlet Core Faint
A detailed comparison of #6E8387 and #87706E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Faint
Text on Scarlet Core Faint
Color Properties
#6E8387
HEX
#87706E
rgb(110, 131, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 112, 110)
hsl(190, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 48%)
190°
Hue
5°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E8387, #87706E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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.
Cerulean Core Faint
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Scarlet Core Faint
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