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Cerulean Bloom Clear#A1D8E3
Cerulean Silk Clear#81CBD9
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Cerulean Bloom Clear vs Cerulean Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #A1D8E3 and #81CBD9 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Bloom Clear
Text on Cerulean Silk Clear

Color Properties

#A1D8E3
HEX
#81CBD9
rgb(161, 216, 227)
RGB
rgb(129, 203, 217)
hsl(190, 54%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 68%)
190°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
76%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A1D8E3, #81CBD9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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.

Cerulean Bloom Clear
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Cerulean Silk Clear
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