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Mauve Silk Muted#BC9FBA
Emerald Tone Muted#87AB87
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Mauve Silk Muted vs Emerald Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BC9FBA and #87AB87 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Silk Muted
Text on Emerald Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BC9FBA
HEX
#87AB87
rgb(188, 159, 186)
RGB
rgb(135, 171, 135)
hsl(305, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(120, 18%, 60%)
305°
Hue
120°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Pink
Family
Green
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9FBA, #87AB87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Mauve Silk Muted
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Emerald Tone Muted
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