Cyan Tone Muted#87ABA8
Merlot Radiant Muted#9F757C
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Cyan Tone Muted vs Merlot Radiant Muted
A detailed comparison of #87ABA8 and #9F757C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Tone Muted
Text on Merlot Radiant Muted
Color Properties
#87ABA8
HEX
#9F757C
rgb(135, 171, 168)
RGB
rgb(159, 117, 124)
hsl(175, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 54%)
175°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABA8, #9F757C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cyan Tone Muted
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Merlot Radiant Muted
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