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True Gray Core#7A7A7A
Steel Core Faint#6E7C87
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True Gray Core vs Steel Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #7A7A7A and #6E7C87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Core
Text on Steel Core Faint

Color Properties

#7A7A7A
HEX
#6E7C87
rgb(122, 122, 122)
RGB
rgb(110, 124, 135)
hsl(0, 0%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 48%)
0°
Hue
205°
0%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #7A7A7A, #6E7C87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

True Gray Core
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Steel Core Faint
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