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Cobalt Tone Muted#8793AB
Cobalt Silk Muted#9FA9BC
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Cobalt Tone Muted vs Cobalt Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #8793AB and #9FA9BC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Tone Muted
Text on Cobalt Silk Muted

Color Properties

#8793AB
HEX
#9FA9BC
rgb(135, 147, 171)
RGB
rgb(159, 169, 188)
hsl(220, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(220, 18%, 68%)
220°
Hue
220°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8793AB, #9FA9BC);

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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Tone Muted
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Cobalt Silk Muted
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