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Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
Steel Core Soft#5181A4
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Cerulean Velvet Soft vs Steel Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #478390 and #5181A4 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft
Text on Steel Core Soft

Color Properties

#478390
HEX
#5181A4
rgb(71, 131, 144)
RGB
rgb(81, 129, 164)
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 48%)
190°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #478390, #5181A4);

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 Velvet Soft
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