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Azure Velvet Pure#098CCE
Sapphire Velvet Pure#096BCE
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Azure Velvet Pure vs Sapphire Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #098CCE and #096BCE — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Velvet Pure
Text on Sapphire Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#098CCE
HEX
#096BCE
rgb(9, 140, 206)
RGB
rgb(9, 107, 206)
hsl(200, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 92%, 42%)
200°
Hue
210°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #098CCE, #096BCE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Azure Velvet Pure
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Sapphire Velvet Pure
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