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Plum Tone Muted#9987AB
Plum Silk Muted#AD9FBC
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Plum Tone Muted vs Plum Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #9987AB and #AD9FBC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Tone Muted
Text on Plum Silk Muted

Color Properties

#9987AB
HEX
#AD9FBC
rgb(153, 135, 171)
RGB
rgb(173, 159, 188)
hsl(270, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(270, 18%, 68%)
270°
Hue
270°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9987AB, #AD9FBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Plum Tone Muted
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Plum Silk Muted
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