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Iris Tone Muted#8787AB
Mauve Silk Muted#BC9FBA
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Iris Tone Muted vs Mauve Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #8787AB and #BC9FBA — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Tone Muted
Text on Mauve Silk Muted

Color Properties

#8787AB
HEX
#BC9FBA
rgb(135, 135, 171)
RGB
rgb(188, 159, 186)
hsl(240, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(305, 18%, 68%)
240°
Hue
305°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8787AB, #BC9FBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Tone Muted
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Mauve Silk Muted
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