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Honey Tone Muted#A5AB87
Plum Silk Muted#AD9FBC
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Honey Tone Muted vs Plum Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #A5AB87 and #AD9FBC — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Honey Tone Muted
Text on Plum Silk Muted

Color Properties

#A5AB87
HEX
#AD9FBC
rgb(165, 171, 135)
RGB
rgb(173, 159, 188)
hsl(70, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(270, 18%, 68%)
70°
Hue
270°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Lime
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5AB87, #AD9FBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Honey Tone Muted
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Plum Silk Muted
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