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Scarlet Tone Muted#AB8A87
Apricot Tone Muted#AB9F87
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Scarlet Tone Muted vs Apricot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB8A87 and #AB9F87 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Tone Muted
Text on Apricot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#AB8A87
HEX
#AB9F87
rgb(171, 138, 135)
RGB
rgb(171, 159, 135)
hsl(5, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 60%)
5°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB8A87, #AB9F87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Tone Muted
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Apricot Tone Muted
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