Steel Core Bright#148CE1
Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
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Steel Core Bright vs Steel Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #148CE1 and #117AC5 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Bright
Text on Steel Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#148CE1
HEX
#117AC5
rgb(20, 140, 225)
RGB
rgb(17, 122, 197)
hsl(205, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
205°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #148CE1, #117AC5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 0\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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Steel Velvet Bright
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