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Cobalt Silk Muted#9FA9BC
Cobalt Tone Muted#8793AB
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Cobalt Silk Muted vs Cobalt Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FA9BC and #8793AB — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Silk Muted
Text on Cobalt Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9FA9BC
HEX
#8793AB
rgb(159, 169, 188)
RGB
rgb(135, 147, 171)
hsl(220, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(220, 18%, 60%)
220°
Hue
220°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FA9BC, #8793AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Silk Muted
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Cobalt Tone Muted
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