Merlot Core Faint#876E72
True Gray Velvet#6B6B6B
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Merlot Core Faint vs True Gray Velvet
A detailed comparison of #876E72 and #6B6B6B — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Text on True Gray Velvet
Color Properties
#876E72
HEX
#6B6B6B
rgb(135, 110, 114)
RGB
rgb(107, 107, 107)
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 42%)
350°
Hue
0°
10%
Saturation
0%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #876E72, #6B6B6B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Core Faint
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True Gray Velvet
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