Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
Cyan Tone Muted#87ABA8
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Merlot Tone Muted vs Cyan Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #AB878D and #87ABA8 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Tone Muted
Text on Cyan Tone Muted
Color Properties
#AB878D
HEX
#87ABA8
rgb(171, 135, 141)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 168)
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(175, 18%, 60%)
350°
Hue
175°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB878D, #87ABA8);
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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Tone Muted
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Cyan Tone Muted
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