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Aqua Tone Muted#87ABAB
Teal Tone Muted#87AB9F
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Aqua Tone Muted vs Teal Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87ABAB and #87AB9F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Muted
Text on Teal Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87ABAB
HEX
#87AB9F
rgb(135, 171, 171)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 159)
hsl(180, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(160, 18%, 60%)
180°
Hue
160°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABAB, #87AB9F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 20\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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Teal Tone Muted
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