Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Steel Radiant Clear#4A94C9
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Steel Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #4A94C9 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Steel Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#38A6BC
HEX
#4A94C9
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(74, 148, 201)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 54%)
190°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #4A94C9);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 Clear
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Steel Radiant Clear
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