Aqua Silk Muted#9FBCBC
Cerulean Tone Muted#87A5AB
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Aqua Silk Muted vs Cerulean Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #9FBCBC and #87A5AB — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Silk Muted
Text on Cerulean Tone Muted
Color Properties
#9FBCBC
HEX
#87A5AB
rgb(159, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(135, 165, 171)
hsl(180, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 60%)
180°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FBCBC, #87A5AB);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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.
Aqua Silk Muted
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Cerulean Tone Muted
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