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Indigo Tone Muted#878DAB
Violet Tone Muted#8D87AB
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Indigo Tone Muted vs Violet Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #878DAB and #8D87AB — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Tone Muted
Text on Violet Tone Muted

Color Properties

#878DAB
HEX
#8D87AB
rgb(135, 141, 171)
RGB
rgb(141, 135, 171)
hsl(230, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(250, 18%, 60%)
230°
Hue
250°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #878DAB, #8D87AB);

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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Indigo Tone Muted
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Violet Tone Muted
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