Steel Shadow Clear#214E6E
Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
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Steel Shadow Clear vs Cerulean Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #214E6E and #21616E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Clear
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#214E6E
HEX
#21616E
rgb(33, 78, 110)
RGB
rgb(33, 97, 110)
hsl(205, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
205°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #214E6E, #21616E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Shadow Clear
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Cerulean Shadow Clear
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