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Aqua Tone Muted#87ABAB
Indigo Tone Muted#878DAB
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Aqua Tone Muted vs Indigo Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87ABAB and #878DAB — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Muted
Text on Indigo Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87ABAB
HEX
#878DAB
rgb(135, 171, 171)
RGB
rgb(135, 141, 171)
hsl(180, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(230, 18%, 60%)
180°
Hue
230°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABAB, #878DAB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Aqua Tone Muted
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Indigo Tone Muted
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