Cool Gray Core#737A82
Cool Gray Velvet#656B72
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Cool Gray Core vs Cool Gray Velvet
A detailed comparison of #737A82 and #656B72 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Core
Text on Cool Gray Velvet
Color Properties
#737A82
HEX
#656B72
rgb(115, 122, 130)
RGB
rgb(101, 107, 114)
hsl(210, 6%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 42%)
210°
Hue
210°
6%
Saturation
6%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #737A82, #656B72);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 Core
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Cool Gray Velvet
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