Aqua Tone Muted#87ABAB
Merlot Tone Muted#AB878D
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Aqua Tone Muted vs Merlot Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #87ABAB and #AB878D — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Muted
Text on Merlot Tone Muted
Color Properties
#87ABAB
HEX
#AB878D
rgb(135, 171, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 141)
hsl(180, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 60%)
180°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABAB, #AB878D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Aqua Tone Muted
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