Steel Silk Muted#9FB0BC
Apricot Tone Muted#AB9F87
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Steel Silk Muted vs Apricot Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #9FB0BC and #AB9F87 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Silk Muted
Text on Apricot Tone Muted
Color Properties
#9FB0BC
HEX
#AB9F87
rgb(159, 176, 188)
RGB
rgb(171, 159, 135)
hsl(205, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 60%)
205°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FB0BC, #AB9F87);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Silk Muted
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Apricot Tone Muted
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