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True Gray Tone#999999
Tangerine Tone Faint#A3978F
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True Gray Tone vs Tangerine Tone Faint

A detailed comparison of #999999 and #A3978F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Tone
Text on Tangerine Tone Faint

Color Properties

#999999
HEX
#A3978F
rgb(153, 153, 153)
RGB
rgb(163, 151, 143)
hsl(0, 0%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(25, 10%, 60%)
0°
Hue
25°
0%
Saturation
10%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #999999, #A3978F);

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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

True Gray Tone
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Tangerine Tone Faint
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