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Aqua Dusk Clear#288686
Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
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Aqua Dusk Clear vs Sapphire Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #288686 and #316BA5 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Clear
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#288686
HEX
#316BA5
rgb(40, 134, 134)
RGB
rgb(49, 107, 165)
hsl(180, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
180°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #288686, #316BA5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Dusk Clear
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Sapphire Velvet Clear
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