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Amethyst Velvet Clear#3B31A5
Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
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Amethyst Velvet Clear vs Sapphire Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #3B31A5 and #316BA5 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.74:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Clear
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#3B31A5
HEX
#316BA5
rgb(59, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(49, 107, 165)
hsl(245, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
245°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B31A5, #316BA5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Amethyst Velvet Clear
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