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Canary Silk Muted#BCBA9F
Apricot Tone Muted#AB9F87
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Canary Silk Muted vs Apricot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BCBA9F and #AB9F87 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Silk Muted
Text on Apricot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BCBA9F
HEX
#AB9F87
rgb(188, 186, 159)
RGB
rgb(171, 159, 135)
hsl(55, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 60%)
55°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCBA9F, #AB9F87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Canary Silk Muted
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Apricot Tone Muted
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