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Emerald Tone Muted#87AB87
Orchid Tone Muted#9387AB
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Emerald Tone Muted vs Orchid Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87AB87 and #9387AB — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Tone Muted
Text on Orchid Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87AB87
HEX
#9387AB
rgb(135, 171, 135)
RGB
rgb(147, 135, 171)
hsl(120, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 60%)
120°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87AB87, #9387AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Emerald Tone Muted
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Orchid Tone Muted
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