Cerulean Tone Muted#87A5AB
Apricot Radiant Muted#9F9175
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Cerulean Tone Muted vs Apricot Radiant Muted
A detailed comparison of #87A5AB and #9F9175 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Tone Muted
Text on Apricot Radiant Muted
Color Properties
#87A5AB
HEX
#9F9175
rgb(135, 165, 171)
RGB
rgb(159, 145, 117)
hsl(190, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 54%)
190°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #87A5AB, #9F9175);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Tone Muted
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Apricot Radiant Muted
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