True Gray Core#7A7A7A
Merlot Core Faint#876E72
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True Gray Core vs Merlot Core Faint
A detailed comparison of #7A7A7A and #876E72 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Core
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Color Properties
#7A7A7A
HEX
#876E72
rgb(122, 122, 122)
RGB
rgb(135, 110, 114)
hsl(0, 0%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
0°
Hue
350°
0%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #7A7A7A, #876E72);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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.
True Gray Core
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Merlot Core Faint
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