Cerulean Core Bright#14BFE1
Steel Radiant Bright#279AEC
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Cerulean Core Bright vs Steel Radiant Bright
A detailed comparison of #14BFE1 and #279AEC — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Bright
Text on Steel Radiant Bright
Color Properties
#14BFE1
HEX
#279AEC
rgb(20, 191, 225)
RGB
rgb(39, 154, 236)
hsl(190, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 54%)
190°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #14BFE1, #279AEC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Core Bright
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