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Lagoon Tone Muted#87ABA5
Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
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Lagoon Tone Muted vs Merlot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87ABA5 and #AB878D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Tone Muted
Text on Merlot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87ABA5
HEX
#AB878D
rgb(135, 171, 165)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 141)
hsl(170, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
170°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABA5, #AB878D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Tone Muted
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Merlot Tone Muted
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