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Magenta Tone Muted#A587AB
Steel Tone Muted#879CAB
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Magenta Tone Muted vs Steel Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #A587AB and #879CAB — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Magenta Tone Muted
Text on Steel Tone Muted

Color Properties

#A587AB
HEX
#879CAB
rgb(165, 135, 171)
RGB
rgb(135, 156, 171)
hsl(290, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 18%, 60%)
290°
Hue
205°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Pink
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
85\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A587AB, #879CAB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 85\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Magenta Tone Muted
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Steel Tone Muted
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