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Sapphire Silk Clear#81ADD9
Plum Silk Clear#AD81D9
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Sapphire Silk Clear vs Plum Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #81ADD9 and #AD81D9 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Silk Clear
Text on Plum Silk Clear

Color Properties

#81ADD9
HEX
#AD81D9
rgb(129, 173, 217)
RGB
rgb(173, 129, 217)
hsl(210, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 68%)
210°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #81ADD9, #AD81D9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Sapphire Silk Clear
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Plum Silk Clear
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