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Cerulean Core Muted#648990
Amethyst Core Muted#686490
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Cerulean Core Muted vs Amethyst Core Muted

A detailed comparison of #648990 and #686490 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Muted
Text on Amethyst Core Muted

Color Properties

#648990
HEX
#686490
rgb(100, 137, 144)
RGB
rgb(104, 100, 144)
hsl(190, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 18%, 48%)
190°
Hue
245°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #648990, #686490);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Core Muted
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Amethyst Core Muted
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