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Steel Ink Soft#182630
Cerulean Ink Soft#182C30
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Steel Ink Soft vs Cerulean Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #182630 and #182C30 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Ink Soft
Text on Cerulean Ink Soft

Color Properties

#182630
HEX
#182C30
rgb(24, 38, 48)
RGB
rgb(24, 44, 48)
hsl(205, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 14%)
205°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #182630, #182C30);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 Ink Soft
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Cerulean Ink Soft
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