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Cyan Core Soft#51A49D
Cobalt Velvet Soft#475F90
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Cyan Core Soft vs Cobalt Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #51A49D and #475F90 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Soft
Text on Cobalt Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#51A49D
HEX
#475F90
rgb(81, 164, 157)
RGB
rgb(71, 95, 144)
hsl(175, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(220, 34%, 42%)
175°
Hue
220°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #51A49D, #475F90);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.16:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cyan Core Soft
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