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Sapphire Tone Muted#8799AB
Canary Tone Muted#ABA887
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Sapphire Tone Muted vs Canary Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #8799AB and #ABA887 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Tone Muted
Text on Canary Tone Muted

Color Properties

#8799AB
HEX
#ABA887
rgb(135, 153, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 168, 135)
hsl(210, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(55, 18%, 60%)
210°
Hue
55°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8799AB, #ABA887);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Sapphire Tone Muted
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Canary Tone Muted
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