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Cool Gray Bloom#BEC2C5
Apricot Bloom Faint#C8C4BC
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Cool Gray Bloom vs Apricot Bloom Faint

A detailed comparison of #BEC2C5 and #C8C4BC — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Bloom
Text on Apricot Bloom Faint

Color Properties

#BEC2C5
HEX
#C8C4BC
rgb(190, 194, 197)
RGB
rgb(200, 196, 188)
hsl(210, 6%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(40, 10%, 76%)
210°
Hue
40°
6%
Saturation
10%
76%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BEC2C5, #C8C4BC);

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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cool Gray Bloom
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Apricot Bloom Faint
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