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Steel Velvet Clear#3175A5
Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
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Steel Velvet Clear vs Sapphire Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #3175A5 and #316BA5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Clear
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#3175A5
HEX
#316BA5
rgb(49, 117, 165)
RGB
rgb(49, 107, 165)
hsl(205, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
205°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3175A5, #316BA5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Velvet Clear
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Sapphire Velvet Clear
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