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Lime Silk Muted#ADBC9F
Plum Tone Muted#9987AB
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Lime Silk Muted vs Plum Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #ADBC9F and #9987AB — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lime Silk Muted
Text on Plum Tone Muted

Color Properties

#ADBC9F
HEX
#9987AB
rgb(173, 188, 159)
RGB
rgb(153, 135, 171)
hsl(90, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 18%, 60%)
90°
Hue
270°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Lime
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #ADBC9F, #9987AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lime Silk Muted
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