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Garnet Tone Faint#A38F96
Aqua Tone Faint#8FA3A3
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Garnet Tone Faint vs Aqua Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #A38F96 and #8FA3A3 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Tone Faint
Text on Aqua Tone Faint

Color Properties

#A38F96
HEX
#8FA3A3
rgb(163, 143, 150)
RGB
rgb(143, 163, 163)
hsl(340, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(180, 10%, 60%)
340°
Hue
180°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Pink
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A38F96, #8FA3A3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Garnet Tone Faint
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Aqua Tone Faint
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