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Vermillion Tone Muted#AB9087
Crimson Tone Muted#AB8787
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Vermillion Tone Muted vs Crimson Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB9087 and #AB8787 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Tone Muted
Text on Crimson Tone Muted

Color Properties

#AB9087
HEX
#AB8787
rgb(171, 144, 135)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 135)
hsl(15, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(0, 18%, 60%)
15°
Hue
0°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB9087, #AB8787);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Tone Muted
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Crimson Tone Muted
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