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Amethyst Tone Muted#8A87AB
Cobalt Silk Muted#9FA9BC
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Amethyst Tone Muted vs Cobalt Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #8A87AB and #9FA9BC — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Tone Muted
Text on Cobalt Silk Muted

Color Properties

#8A87AB
HEX
#9FA9BC
rgb(138, 135, 171)
RGB
rgb(159, 169, 188)
hsl(245, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(220, 18%, 68%)
245°
Hue
220°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8A87AB, #9FA9BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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.

Amethyst Tone Muted
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Cobalt Silk Muted
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