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Orchid Tone Faint#968FA3
Emerald Silk Faint#A5B6A5
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Orchid Tone Faint vs Emerald Silk Faint

A detailed comparison of #968FA3 and #A5B6A5 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Tone Faint
Text on Emerald Silk Faint

Color Properties

#968FA3
HEX
#A5B6A5
rgb(150, 143, 163)
RGB
rgb(165, 182, 165)
hsl(260, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(120, 10%, 68%)
260°
Hue
120°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #968FA3, #A5B6A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Tone Faint
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Emerald Silk Faint
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