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Cyan Tone Muted#87ABA8
Vermillion Tone Muted#AB9087
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Cyan Tone Muted vs Vermillion Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87ABA8 and #AB9087 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Tone Muted
Text on Vermillion Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87ABA8
HEX
#AB9087
rgb(135, 171, 168)
RGB
rgb(171, 144, 135)
hsl(175, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(15, 18%, 60%)
175°
Hue
15°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABA8, #AB9087);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cyan Tone Muted
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Vermillion Tone Muted
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