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Amethyst Tone Muted#8A87AB
Apricot Tone Muted#AB9F87
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Amethyst Tone Muted vs Apricot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #8A87AB and #AB9F87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Tone Muted
Text on Apricot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#8A87AB
HEX
#AB9F87
rgb(138, 135, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 159, 135)
hsl(245, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 60%)
245°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8A87AB, #AB9F87);

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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amethyst Tone Muted
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Apricot Tone Muted
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