Plum Tone Muted#9987AB
Emerald Silk Muted#9FBC9F
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Plum Tone Muted vs Emerald Silk Muted
A detailed comparison of #9987AB and #9FBC9F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Tone Muted
Text on Emerald Silk Muted
Color Properties
#9987AB
HEX
#9FBC9F
rgb(153, 135, 171)
RGB
rgb(159, 188, 159)
hsl(270, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(120, 18%, 68%)
270°
Hue
120°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9987AB, #9FBC9F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 Tone Muted
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Emerald Silk Muted
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