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Plum Silk Muted#AD9FBC
Plum Tone Muted#9987AB
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Plum Silk Muted vs Plum Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #AD9FBC and #9987AB — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Silk Muted
Text on Plum Tone Muted

Color Properties

#AD9FBC
HEX
#9987AB
rgb(173, 159, 188)
RGB
rgb(153, 135, 171)
hsl(270, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 18%, 60%)
270°
Hue
270°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AD9FBC, #9987AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Plum Silk Muted
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Plum Tone Muted
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