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Cobalt Core Soft#516DA4
Amethyst Velvet Soft#4D4790
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Cobalt Core Soft vs Amethyst Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #516DA4 and #4D4790 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Soft
Text on Amethyst Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#516DA4
HEX
#4D4790
rgb(81, 109, 164)
RGB
rgb(77, 71, 144)
hsl(220, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 34%, 42%)
220°
Hue
245°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #516DA4, #4D4790);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Core Soft
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Amethyst Velvet Soft
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