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Plum Silk Muted#AD9FBC
Emerald Silk Muted#9FBC9F
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Plum Silk Muted vs Emerald Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #AD9FBC and #9FBC9F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Silk Muted
Text on Emerald Silk Muted

Color Properties

#AD9FBC
HEX
#9FBC9F
rgb(173, 159, 188)
RGB
rgb(159, 188, 159)
hsl(270, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(120, 18%, 68%)
270°
Hue
120°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AD9FBC, #9FBC9F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Plum Silk Muted
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