Sage Gray Core#74817A
Merlot Core Faint#876E72
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Sage Gray Core vs Merlot Core Faint
A detailed comparison of #74817A and #876E72 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sage Gray Core
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Color Properties
#74817A
HEX
#876E72
rgb(116, 129, 122)
RGB
rgb(135, 110, 114)
hsl(150, 5%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
150°
Hue
350°
5%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #74817A, #876E72);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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.
Sage Gray Core
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Merlot Core Faint
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