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Indigo Tone Muted#878DAB
Lime Tone Muted#99AB87
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Indigo Tone Muted vs Lime Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #878DAB and #99AB87 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Tone Muted
Text on Lime Tone Muted

Color Properties

#878DAB
HEX
#99AB87
rgb(135, 141, 171)
RGB
rgb(153, 171, 135)
hsl(230, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(90, 18%, 60%)
230°
Hue
90°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #878DAB, #99AB87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Indigo Tone Muted
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Lime Tone Muted
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