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Sapphire Core Bright#147AE1
Sapphire Velvet Bright#116BC5
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Sapphire Core Bright vs Sapphire Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #147AE1 and #116BC5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Core Bright
Text on Sapphire Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#147AE1
HEX
#116BC5
rgb(20, 122, 225)
RGB
rgb(17, 107, 197)
hsl(210, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 84%, 42%)
210°
Hue
210°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #147AE1, #116BC5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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.

Sapphire Core Bright
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Sapphire Velvet Bright
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