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Violet Silk Muted#A49FBC
Mauve Tone Muted#AB87A8
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Violet Silk Muted vs Mauve Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #A49FBC and #AB87A8 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Silk Muted
Text on Mauve Tone Muted

Color Properties

#A49FBC
HEX
#AB87A8
rgb(164, 159, 188)
RGB
rgb(171, 135, 168)
hsl(250, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(305, 18%, 60%)
250°
Hue
305°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Purple
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A49FBC, #AB87A8);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Violet Silk Muted
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Mauve Tone Muted
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