Sapphire Dusk Clear#285786
Azure Velvet Clear#317EA5
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Sapphire Dusk Clear vs Azure Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #285786 and #317EA5 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.67:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Dusk Clear
Text on Azure Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#285786
HEX
#317EA5
rgb(40, 87, 134)
RGB
rgb(49, 126, 165)
hsl(210, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 42%)
210°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #285786, #317EA5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.67:1, 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.
Sapphire Dusk Clear
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Azure Velvet Clear
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