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Lagoon Tone Muted#87ABA5
Aqua Tone Muted#87ABAB
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Lagoon Tone Muted vs Aqua Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #87ABA5 and #87ABAB — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Tone Muted
Text on Aqua Tone Muted

Color Properties

#87ABA5
HEX
#87ABAB
rgb(135, 171, 165)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 171)
hsl(170, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(180, 18%, 60%)
170°
Hue
180°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87ABA5, #87ABAB);

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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Lagoon Tone Muted
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Aqua Tone Muted
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