Steel Core Clear#3885BC
Steel Velvet Clear#3175A5
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Steel Core Clear vs Steel Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #3885BC and #3175A5 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Clear
Text on Steel Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#3885BC
HEX
#3175A5
rgb(56, 133, 188)
RGB
rgb(49, 117, 165)
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 42%)
205°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3885BC, #3175A5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 Clear
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Steel Velvet Clear
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