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Steel Tone Faint#8F9BA3
Amethyst Tone Faint#918FA3
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Steel Tone Faint vs Amethyst Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #8F9BA3 and #918FA3 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Faint
Text on Amethyst Tone Faint

Color Properties

#8F9BA3
HEX
#918FA3
rgb(143, 155, 163)
RGB
rgb(145, 143, 163)
hsl(205, 10%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(245, 10%, 60%)
205°
Hue
245°
10%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8F9BA3, #918FA3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Tone Faint
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Amethyst Tone Faint
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