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Steel Core Faint#6E7C87
Vermillion Core Faint#87746E
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Steel Core Faint vs Vermillion Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #6E7C87 and #87746E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Faint
Text on Vermillion Core Faint

Color Properties

#6E7C87
HEX
#87746E
rgb(110, 124, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 116, 110)
hsl(205, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(15, 10%, 48%)
205°
Hue
15°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E7C87, #87746E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Core Faint
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Vermillion Core Faint
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