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Ruby Silk Muted#BCA49F
Cerulean Tone Muted#87A5AB
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Ruby Silk Muted vs Cerulean Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BCA49F and #87A5AB — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Silk Muted
Text on Cerulean Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BCA49F
HEX
#87A5AB
rgb(188, 164, 159)
RGB
rgb(135, 165, 171)
hsl(10, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 60%)
10°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCA49F, #87A5AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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.

Ruby Silk Muted
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