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Steel Core Clear#3885BC
Amethyst Core Clear#4338BC
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Steel Core Clear vs Amethyst Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3885BC and #4338BC — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Clear
Text on Amethyst Core Clear

Color Properties

#3885BC
HEX
#4338BC
rgb(56, 133, 188)
RGB
rgb(67, 56, 188)
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 48%)
205°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3885BC, #4338BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.07:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Core Clear
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