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Citrine Core Faint#87876E
Cool Gray Velvet#656B72
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Citrine Core Faint vs Cool Gray Velvet

A detailed comparison of #87876E and #656B72 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Faint
Text on Cool Gray Velvet

Color Properties

#87876E
HEX
#656B72
rgb(135, 135, 110)
RGB
rgb(101, 107, 114)
hsl(60, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 42%)
60°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
6%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87876E, #656B72);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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.

Citrine Core Faint
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Cool Gray Velvet
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