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Steel Core Soft#5181A4
Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
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Steel Core Soft vs Cerulean Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #5181A4 and #478390 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Soft
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#5181A4
HEX
#478390
rgb(81, 129, 164)
RGB
rgb(71, 131, 144)
hsl(205, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
205°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5181A4, #478390);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Core Soft
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