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Cobalt Tone Muted#8793AB
Tangerine Tone Muted#AB9687
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Cobalt Tone Muted vs Tangerine Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #8793AB and #AB9687 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Tone Muted
Text on Tangerine Tone Muted

Color Properties

#8793AB
HEX
#AB9687
rgb(135, 147, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 150, 135)
hsl(220, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(25, 18%, 60%)
220°
Hue
25°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8793AB, #AB9687);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cobalt Tone Muted
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Tangerine Tone Muted
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