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Azure Silk Clear#81BCD9
Azure Bloom Clear#A1CDE3
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Azure Silk Clear vs Azure Bloom Clear

A detailed comparison of #81BCD9 and #A1CDE3 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Silk Clear
Text on Azure Bloom Clear

Color Properties

#81BCD9
HEX
#A1CDE3
rgb(129, 188, 217)
RGB
rgb(161, 205, 227)
hsl(200, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 76%)
200°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #81BCD9, #A1CDE3);

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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Azure Silk Clear
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Azure Bloom Clear
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