We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Steel Silk Muted#9FB0BC
Saffron Tone Muted#ABA287
VS

Steel Silk Muted vs Saffron Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FB0BC and #ABA287 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Silk Muted
Text on Saffron Tone Muted

Color Properties

#9FB0BC
HEX
#ABA287
rgb(159, 176, 188)
RGB
rgb(171, 162, 135)
hsl(205, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(45, 18%, 60%)
205°
Hue
45°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FB0BC, #ABA287);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Silk Muted
view_detail →
Saffron Tone Muted
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Steel Silk Muted vs Tangerine Silk Muted
#9FB0BC · #BCAB9F
Saffron Tone Muted vs Cobalt Tone Muted
#ABA287 · #8793AB
Indigo Silk Muted vs Saffron Tone Muted
#9FA4BC · #ABA287
Steel Silk Muted vs Honey Tone Muted
#9FB0BC · #A5AB87
Indigo Silk Muted vs Honey Tone Muted
#9FA4BC · #A5AB87