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Steel Silk Dust#98B1C3
Steel Bloom Dust#B2C4D2
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Steel Silk Dust vs Steel Bloom Dust

A detailed comparison of #98B1C3 and #B2C4D2 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Silk Dust
Text on Steel Bloom Dust

Color Properties

#98B1C3
HEX
#B2C4D2
rgb(152, 177, 195)
RGB
rgb(178, 196, 210)
hsl(205, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 76%)
205°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
76%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #98B1C3, #B2C4D2);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 Silk Dust
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Steel Bloom Dust
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