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Azure Tone Muted#879FAB
Apricot Tone Muted#AB9F87
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Azure Tone Muted vs Apricot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #879FAB and #AB9F87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Tone Muted
Text on Apricot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#879FAB
HEX
#AB9F87
rgb(135, 159, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 159, 135)
hsl(200, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 60%)
200°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #879FAB, #AB9F87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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.

Azure Tone Muted
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