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Sapphire Core Soft#517AA4
Canary Core Soft#A49D51
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Sapphire Core Soft vs Canary Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #517AA4 and #A49D51 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.61:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Core Soft
Text on Canary Core Soft

Color Properties

#517AA4
HEX
#A49D51
rgb(81, 122, 164)
RGB
rgb(164, 157, 81)
hsl(210, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(55, 34%, 48%)
210°
Hue
55°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #517AA4, #A49D51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.61:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Sapphire Core Soft
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