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Steel Bloom Clear#A1C7E3
Cobalt Bloom Clear#A1B7E3
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Steel Bloom Clear vs Cobalt Bloom Clear

A detailed comparison of #A1C7E3 and #A1B7E3 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Bloom Clear
Text on Cobalt Bloom Clear

Color Properties

#A1C7E3
HEX
#A1B7E3
rgb(161, 199, 227)
RGB
rgb(161, 183, 227)
hsl(205, 54%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(220, 54%, 76%)
205°
Hue
220°
54%
Saturation
54%
76%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A1C7E3, #A1B7E3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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.

Steel Bloom Clear
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Cobalt Bloom Clear
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