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Indigo Tone Muted#878DAB
Ember Tone Muted#AB9387
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Indigo Tone Muted vs Ember Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #878DAB and #AB9387 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Tone Muted
Text on Ember Tone Muted

Color Properties

#878DAB
HEX
#AB9387
rgb(135, 141, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 147, 135)
hsl(230, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(20, 18%, 60%)
230°
Hue
20°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #878DAB, #AB9387);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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.

Indigo Tone Muted
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Ember Tone Muted
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