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Azure Silk Clear#81BCD9
Amethyst Silk Clear#8981D9
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Azure Silk Clear vs Amethyst Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #81BCD9 and #8981D9 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Silk Clear
Text on Amethyst Silk Clear

Color Properties

#81BCD9
HEX
#8981D9
rgb(129, 188, 217)
RGB
rgb(137, 129, 217)
hsl(200, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 68%)
200°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #81BCD9, #8981D9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Azure Silk Clear
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Amethyst Silk Clear
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