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Cool Gray Bloom#BEC2C5
Cool Gray Silk#A9ADB2
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Cool Gray Bloom vs Cool Gray Silk

A detailed comparison of #BEC2C5 and #A9ADB2 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Bloom
Text on Cool Gray Silk

Color Properties

#BEC2C5
HEX
#A9ADB2
rgb(190, 194, 197)
RGB
rgb(169, 173, 178)
hsl(210, 6%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 68%)
210°
Hue
210°
6%
Saturation
6%
76%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BEC2C5, #A9ADB2);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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.

Cool Gray Bloom
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Cool Gray Silk
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