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Amethyst Core Soft#5851A4
Cobalt Core Soft#516DA4
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Amethyst Core Soft vs Cobalt Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #5851A4 and #516DA4 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Core Soft
Text on Cobalt Core Soft

Color Properties

#5851A4
HEX
#516DA4
rgb(88, 81, 164)
RGB
rgb(81, 109, 164)
hsl(245, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(220, 34%, 48%)
245°
Hue
220°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5851A4, #516DA4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Amethyst Core Soft
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