Crimson Tone Muted#AB8787
Cerulean Tone Muted#87A5AB
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Crimson Tone Muted vs Cerulean Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #AB8787 and #87A5AB — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Tone Muted
Text on Cerulean Tone Muted
Color Properties
#AB8787
HEX
#87A5AB
rgb(171, 135, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 165, 171)
hsl(0, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 60%)
0°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB8787, #87A5AB);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Crimson Tone Muted
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Cerulean Tone Muted
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