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Aqua Tone Muted#87ABAB
Sapphire Silk Muted#9FADBC
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Aqua Tone Muted vs Sapphire Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #87ABAB and #9FADBC — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Muted
Text on Sapphire Silk Muted

Color Properties

#87ABAB
HEX
#9FADBC
rgb(135, 171, 171)
RGB
rgb(159, 173, 188)
hsl(180, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(210, 18%, 68%)
180°
Hue
210°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABAB, #9FADBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Tone Muted
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Sapphire Silk Muted
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