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Teal Silk Muted#9FBCB2
Aqua Tone Muted#87ABAB
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Teal Silk Muted vs Aqua Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FBCB2 and #87ABAB — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Silk Muted
Text on Aqua Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9FBCB2
HEX
#87ABAB
rgb(159, 188, 178)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 171)
hsl(160, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(180, 18%, 60%)
160°
Hue
180°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FBCB2, #87ABAB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Teal Silk Muted
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Aqua Tone Muted
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