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#C9C4BB
≈ Argento
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On white
Aa
1.74:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
10.08:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(10.08:1)

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Normal vision#C9C4BB
Protanopia#C7C4BA
Deuteranopia#C8C5BB
Tritanopia#CCC2C1

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Colors that go with Argento

Argento is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.

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Closest named, CSS & systems
Colour nameArgento#CECAC3ΔE 1.8CSS nameSilver#C0C0C0ΔE 4.7Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 5.0

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

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Argento — meaning & where to use it

Argento is a bright neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.

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