True Gray Silk#ADADAD
True Gray Tone#999999
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True Gray Silk vs True Gray Tone
A detailed comparison of #ADADAD and #999999 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Silk
Text on True Gray Tone
Color Properties
#ADADAD
HEX
#999999
rgb(173, 173, 173)
RGB
rgb(153, 153, 153)
hsl(0, 0%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 60%)
0°
Hue
0°
0%
Saturation
0%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #ADADAD, #999999);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
True Gray Silk
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True Gray Tone
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