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Aqua Silk Muted#9FBCBC
Emerald Tone Muted#87AB87
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Aqua Silk Muted vs Emerald Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FBCBC and #87AB87 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Silk Muted
Text on Emerald Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9FBCBC
HEX
#87AB87
rgb(159, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 135)
hsl(180, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(120, 18%, 60%)
180°
Hue
120°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Green
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FBCBC, #87AB87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Aqua Silk Muted
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Emerald Tone Muted
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