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Sapphire Tone Vivid#4E99E4
Cobalt Tone Vivid#4E80E4
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Sapphire Tone Vivid vs Cobalt Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #4E99E4 and #4E80E4 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Tone Vivid
Text on Cobalt Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#4E99E4
HEX
#4E80E4
rgb(78, 153, 228)
RGB
rgb(78, 128, 228)
hsl(210, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 60%)
210°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E99E4, #4E80E4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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.

Sapphire Tone Vivid
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Cobalt Tone Vivid
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