Steel Tone Muted#879CAB
Scarlet Tone Muted#AB8A87
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Steel Tone Muted vs Scarlet Tone Muted
A detailed comparison of #879CAB and #AB8A87 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Muted
Text on Scarlet Tone Muted
Color Properties
#879CAB
HEX
#AB8A87
rgb(135, 156, 171)
RGB
rgb(171, 138, 135)
hsl(205, 18%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(5, 18%, 60%)
205°
Hue
5°
18%
Saturation
18%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #879CAB, #AB8A87);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 Tone Muted
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Scarlet Tone Muted
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