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Cerulean Core Soft#5196A4
Aqua Core Soft#51A4A4
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Cerulean Core Soft vs Aqua Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #5196A4 and #51A4A4 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Soft
Text on Aqua Core Soft

Color Properties

#5196A4
HEX
#51A4A4
rgb(81, 150, 164)
RGB
rgb(81, 164, 164)
hsl(190, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 34%, 48%)
190°
Hue
180°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5196A4, #51A4A4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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.

Cerulean Core Soft
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