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Sapphire Tone Faint#8F99A3
Cool Gray Silk#A9ADB2
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Sapphire Tone Faint vs Cool Gray Silk

A detailed comparison of #8F99A3 and #A9ADB2 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Tone Faint
Text on Cool Gray Silk

Color Properties

#8F99A3
HEX
#A9ADB2
rgb(143, 153, 163)
RGB
rgb(169, 173, 178)
hsl(210, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(210, 6%, 68%)
210°
Hue
210°
10%
Saturation
6%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8F99A3, #A9ADB2);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Sapphire Tone Faint
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Cool Gray Silk
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