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Aqua Tone Muted#87ABAB
Steel Tone Muted#879CAB
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Aqua Tone Muted vs Steel Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87ABAB and #879CAB — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Muted
Text on Steel Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87ABAB
HEX
#879CAB
rgb(135, 171, 171)
RGB
rgb(135, 156, 171)
hsl(180, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 18%, 60%)
180°
Hue
205°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABAB, #879CAB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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.

Aqua Tone Muted
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Steel Tone Muted
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