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True Gray Silk#ADADAD
Lagoon Bloom Faint#BCC8C6
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True Gray Silk vs Lagoon Bloom Faint

A detailed comparison of #ADADAD and #BCC8C6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Silk
Text on Lagoon Bloom Faint

Color Properties

#ADADAD
HEX
#BCC8C6
rgb(173, 173, 173)
RGB
rgb(188, 200, 198)
hsl(0, 0%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(170, 10%, 76%)
0°
Hue
170°
0%
Saturation
10%
68%
Lightness
76%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #ADADAD, #BCC8C6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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.

True Gray Silk
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Lagoon Bloom Faint
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