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Azure Velvet Clear#317EA5
Azure Dusk Clear#286686
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Azure Velvet Clear vs Azure Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #317EA5 and #286686 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Velvet Clear
Text on Azure Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#317EA5
HEX
#286686
rgb(49, 126, 165)
RGB
rgb(40, 102, 134)
hsl(200, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 34%)
200°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #317EA5, #286686);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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