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Iris Silk Muted#9F9FBC
Apricot Tone Muted#AB9F87
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Iris Silk Muted vs Apricot Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9F9FBC and #AB9F87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Silk Muted
Text on Apricot Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9F9FBC
HEX
#AB9F87
rgb(159, 159, 188)
RGB
rgb(171, 159, 135)
hsl(240, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 60%)
240°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9F9FBC, #AB9F87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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.

Iris Silk Muted
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Apricot Tone Muted
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