Cerulean Core Faint#6E8387
Taupe Gray Velvet#706D66
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Cerulean Core Faint vs Taupe Gray Velvet
A detailed comparison of #6E8387 and #706D66 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Faint
Text on Taupe Gray Velvet
Color Properties
#6E8387
HEX
#706D66
rgb(110, 131, 135)
RGB
rgb(112, 109, 102)
hsl(190, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 5%, 42%)
190°
Hue
40°
10%
Saturation
5%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E8387, #706D66);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 150\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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Taupe Gray Velvet
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