Steel Tone Muted#879CAB
Azure Tone Muted#879FAB
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Steel Tone Muted vs Azure Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #879CAB and #879FAB — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Muted
Text on Azure Tone Muted
Color Properties
#879CAB
HEX
#879FAB
rgb(135, 156, 171)
RGB
rgb(135, 159, 171)
hsl(205, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(200, 18%, 60%)
205°
Hue
200°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #879CAB, #879FAB);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Tone Muted
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