Steel Core Bright#148CE1
Sapphire Velvet Bright#116BC5
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Steel Core Bright vs Sapphire Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #148CE1 and #116BC5 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Bright
Text on Sapphire Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#148CE1
HEX
#116BC5
rgb(20, 140, 225)
RGB
rgb(17, 107, 197)
hsl(205, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 84%, 42%)
205°
Hue
210°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #148CE1, #116BC5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Core Bright
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Sapphire Velvet Bright
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