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Plum Tone Muted#9987AB
Mauve Tone Muted#AB87A8
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Plum Tone Muted vs Mauve Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9987AB and #AB87A8 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Tone Muted
Text on Mauve Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9987AB
HEX
#AB87A8
rgb(153, 135, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 168)
hsl(270, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(305, 18%, 60%)
270°
Hue
305°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Purple
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9987AB, #AB87A8);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Plum Tone Muted
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Mauve Tone Muted
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