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Cyan Core Soft#51A49D
Steel Core Soft#5181A4
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Cyan Core Soft vs Steel Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #51A49D and #5181A4 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Soft
Text on Steel Core Soft

Color Properties

#51A49D
HEX
#5181A4
rgb(81, 164, 157)
RGB
rgb(81, 129, 164)
hsl(175, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 48%)
175°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #51A49D, #5181A4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cyan Core Soft
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