Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Steel Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #21616E and #285F86 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Steel Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#21616E
HEX
#285F86
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(40, 95, 134)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
190°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #285F86);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Steel Dusk Clear
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