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Ruby Tone Muted#AB8D87
Merlot Radiant Muted#9F757C
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Ruby Tone Muted vs Merlot Radiant Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB8D87 and #9F757C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Tone Muted
Text on Merlot Radiant Muted

Color Properties

#AB8D87
HEX
#9F757C
rgb(171, 141, 135)
RGB
rgb(159, 117, 124)
hsl(10, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 54%)
10°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB8D87, #9F757C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ruby Tone Muted
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Merlot Radiant Muted
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