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Iris Silk Faint#A5A5B6
Amethyst Silk Faint#A7A5B6
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Iris Silk Faint vs Amethyst Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #A5A5B6 and #A7A5B6 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Silk Faint
Text on Amethyst Silk Faint

Color Properties

#A5A5B6
HEX
#A7A5B6
rgb(165, 165, 182)
RGB
rgb(167, 165, 182)
hsl(240, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(245, 10%, 68%)
240°
Hue
245°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5A5B6, #A7A5B6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Silk Faint
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Amethyst Silk Faint
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