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Emerald Tone Faint#8FA38F
Emerald Silk Faint#A5B6A5
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Emerald Tone Faint vs Emerald Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #8FA38F and #A5B6A5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Tone Faint
Text on Emerald Silk Faint

Color Properties

#8FA38F
HEX
#A5B6A5
rgb(143, 163, 143)
RGB
rgb(165, 182, 165)
hsl(120, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(120, 10%, 68%)
120°
Hue
120°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Green
Family
Green
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8FA38F, #A5B6A5);

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.

Emerald Tone Faint
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Emerald Silk Faint
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