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Aqua Silk Muted#9FBCBC
Ember Tone Muted#AB9387
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Aqua Silk Muted vs Ember Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FBCBC and #AB9387 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Silk Muted
Text on Ember Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9FBCBC
HEX
#AB9387
rgb(159, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(171, 147, 135)
hsl(180, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(20, 18%, 60%)
180°
Hue
20°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FBCBC, #AB9387);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Silk Muted
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Ember Tone Muted
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