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Moss Silk Muted#A9BC9F
Saffron Tone Muted#ABA287
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Moss Silk Muted vs Saffron Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #A9BC9F and #ABA287 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Moss Silk Muted
Text on Saffron Tone Muted

Color Properties

#A9BC9F
HEX
#ABA287
rgb(169, 188, 159)
RGB
rgb(171, 162, 135)
hsl(100, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(45, 18%, 60%)
100°
Hue
45°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Green
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A9BC9F, #ABA287);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Moss Silk Muted
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Saffron Tone Muted
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