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Sapphire Silk Clear#81ADD9
Azure Silk Clear#81BCD9
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Sapphire Silk Clear vs Azure Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #81ADD9 and #81BCD9 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Silk Clear
Text on Azure Silk Clear

Color Properties

#81ADD9
HEX
#81BCD9
rgb(129, 173, 217)
RGB
rgb(129, 188, 217)
hsl(210, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 68%)
210°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #81ADD9, #81BCD9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 Silk Clear
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