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Cerulean Tone Vivid#4ECBE4
Steel Silk Vivid#71B7EA
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Cerulean Tone Vivid vs Steel Silk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #4ECBE4 and #71B7EA — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Tone Vivid
Text on Steel Silk Vivid

Color Properties

#4ECBE4
HEX
#71B7EA
rgb(78, 203, 228)
RGB
rgb(113, 183, 234)
hsl(190, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 68%)
190°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4ECBE4, #71B7EA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 Tone Vivid
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Steel Silk Vivid
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