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Iris Core Faint#6E6E87
Amber Core Faint#87836E
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Iris Core Faint vs Amber Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #6E6E87 and #87836E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Faint
Text on Amber Core Faint

Color Properties

#6E6E87
HEX
#87836E
rgb(110, 110, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 131, 110)
hsl(240, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(50, 10%, 48%)
240°
Hue
50°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E6E87, #87836E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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.

Iris Core Faint
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Amber Core Faint
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