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Aqua Ink Soft#183030
Steel Ink Soft#182630
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Aqua Ink Soft vs Steel Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #183030 and #182630 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Ink Soft
Text on Steel Ink Soft

Color Properties

#183030
HEX
#182630
rgb(24, 48, 48)
RGB
rgb(24, 38, 48)
hsl(180, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 14%)
180°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #183030, #182630);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Ink Soft
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