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Cobalt Core Soft#516DA4
Sapphire Velvet Soft#476B90
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Cobalt Core Soft vs Sapphire Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #516DA4 and #476B90 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Soft
Text on Sapphire Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#516DA4
HEX
#476B90
rgb(81, 109, 164)
RGB
rgb(71, 107, 144)
hsl(220, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 34%, 42%)
220°
Hue
210°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #516DA4, #476B90);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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.

Cobalt Core Soft
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