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Aqua Velvet Pure#09CECE
Steel Core Pure#0A8DEB
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Aqua Velvet Pure vs Steel Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #09CECE and #0A8DEB — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Velvet Pure
Text on Steel Core Pure

Color Properties

#09CECE
HEX
#0A8DEB
rgb(9, 206, 206)
RGB
rgb(10, 141, 235)
hsl(180, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 48%)
180°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #09CECE, #0A8DEB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.78:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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Steel Core Pure
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