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Iris Velvet Clear#3131A5
Iris Core Clear#3838BC
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Iris Velvet Clear vs Iris Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3131A5 and #3838BC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Clear
Text on Iris Core Clear

Color Properties

#3131A5
HEX
#3838BC
rgb(49, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(56, 56, 188)
hsl(240, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
240°
Hue
240°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3131A5, #3838BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Velvet Clear
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Iris Core Clear
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