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Ruby Tone Muted#AB8D87
Sapphire Tone Muted#8799AB
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Ruby Tone Muted vs Sapphire Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB8D87 and #8799AB — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Tone Muted
Text on Sapphire Tone Muted

Color Properties

#AB8D87
HEX
#8799AB
rgb(171, 141, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 153, 171)
hsl(10, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(210, 18%, 60%)
10°
Hue
210°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB8D87, #8799AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ruby Tone Muted
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