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Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
Sapphire Dusk Clear#285786
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Sapphire Velvet Clear vs Sapphire Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #316BA5 and #285786 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear
Text on Sapphire Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#316BA5
HEX
#285786
rgb(49, 107, 165)
RGB
rgb(40, 87, 134)
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 34%)
210°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #316BA5, #285786);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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Sapphire Dusk Clear
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