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Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
Cobalt Core Clear#3864BC
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Sapphire Velvet Clear vs Cobalt Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #316BA5 and #3864BC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear
Text on Cobalt Core Clear

Color Properties

#316BA5
HEX
#3864BC
rgb(49, 107, 165)
RGB
rgb(56, 100, 188)
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 54%, 48%)
210°
Hue
220°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #316BA5, #3864BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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Cobalt Core Clear
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