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Ruby Tone Muted#AB8D87
Indigo Tone Muted#878DAB
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Ruby Tone Muted vs Indigo Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #AB8D87 and #878DAB — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Tone Muted
Text on Indigo Tone Muted

Color Properties

#AB8D87
HEX
#878DAB
rgb(171, 141, 135)
RGB
rgb(135, 141, 171)
hsl(10, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(230, 18%, 60%)
10°
Hue
230°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AB8D87, #878DAB);

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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Ruby Tone Muted
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Indigo Tone Muted
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