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Saffron Core Faint#87816E
Amethyst Core Faint#706E87
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Saffron Core Faint vs Amethyst Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #87816E and #706E87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Faint
Text on Amethyst Core Faint

Color Properties

#87816E
HEX
#706E87
rgb(135, 129, 110)
RGB
rgb(112, 110, 135)
hsl(45, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 10%, 48%)
45°
Hue
245°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87816E, #706E87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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.

Saffron Core Faint
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