True Gray Tone#999999
Merlot Tone Faint#A38F92
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True Gray Tone vs Merlot Tone Faint
A detailed comparison of #999999 and #A38F92 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Tone
Text on Merlot Tone Faint
Color Properties
#999999
HEX
#A38F92
rgb(153, 153, 153)
RGB
rgb(163, 143, 146)
hsl(0, 0%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 60%)
0°
Hue
350°
0%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #999999, #A38F92);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 Tone
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Merlot Tone Faint
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