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Cerulean Silk Clear#81CBD9
Cyan Silk Clear#81D9D2
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Cerulean Silk Clear vs Cyan Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #81CBD9 and #81D9D2 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Silk Clear
Text on Cyan Silk Clear

Color Properties

#81CBD9
HEX
#81D9D2
rgb(129, 203, 217)
RGB
rgb(129, 217, 210)
hsl(190, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 68%)
190°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #81CBD9, #81D9D2);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Silk Clear
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