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Crimson Tone Muted#AB8787
Emerald Tone Muted#87AB87
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Crimson Tone Muted vs Emerald Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB8787 and #87AB87 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Tone Muted
Text on Emerald Tone Muted

Color Properties

#AB8787
HEX
#87AB87
rgb(171, 135, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 135)
hsl(0, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(120, 18%, 60%)
0°
Hue
120°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB8787, #87AB87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 120\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Tone Muted
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Emerald Tone Muted
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