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Sapphire Silk Faint#A5ADB6
Cobalt Tone Faint#8F96A3
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Sapphire Silk Faint vs Cobalt Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #A5ADB6 and #8F96A3 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Silk Faint
Text on Cobalt Tone Faint

Color Properties

#A5ADB6
HEX
#8F96A3
rgb(165, 173, 182)
RGB
rgb(143, 150, 163)
hsl(210, 10%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(220, 10%, 60%)
210°
Hue
220°
10%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5ADB6, #8F96A3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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.

Sapphire Silk Faint
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Cobalt Tone Faint
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