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Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
Lagoon Velvet Clear#31A592
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Steel Dusk Clear vs Lagoon Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #285F86 and #31A592 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Clear
Text on Lagoon Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#285F86
HEX
#31A592
rgb(40, 95, 134)
RGB
rgb(49, 165, 146)
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 42%)
205°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #285F86, #31A592);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.26:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Dusk Clear
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