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Cobalt Silk Faint#A5ABB6
Cobalt Tone Faint#8F96A3
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Cobalt Silk Faint vs Cobalt Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #A5ABB6 and #8F96A3 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Silk Faint
Text on Cobalt Tone Faint

Color Properties

#A5ABB6
HEX
#8F96A3
rgb(165, 171, 182)
RGB
rgb(143, 150, 163)
hsl(220, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 60%)
220°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5ABB6, #8F96A3);

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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Silk Faint
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Cobalt Tone Faint
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