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Cerulean Tone Muted#87A5AB
Ruby Tone Muted#AB8D87
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Cerulean Tone Muted vs Ruby Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87A5AB and #AB8D87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Tone Muted
Text on Ruby Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87A5AB
HEX
#AB8D87
rgb(135, 165, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 141, 135)
hsl(190, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(10, 18%, 60%)
190°
Hue
10°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87A5AB, #AB8D87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cerulean Tone Muted
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Ruby Tone Muted
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