Steel Tone Muted#879CAB
Vermillion Radiant Muted#9F7F75
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Steel Tone Muted vs Vermillion Radiant Muted
A detailed comparison of #879CAB and #9F7F75 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Muted
Text on Vermillion Radiant Muted
Color Properties
#879CAB
HEX
#9F7F75
rgb(135, 156, 171)
RGB
rgb(159, 127, 117)
hsl(205, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(15, 18%, 54%)
205°
Hue
15°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #879CAB, #9F7F75);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Tone Muted
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Vermillion Radiant Muted
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