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Steel Silk Muted#9FB0BC
Sapphire Silk Muted#9FADBC
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Steel Silk Muted vs Sapphire Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FB0BC and #9FADBC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Silk Muted
Text on Sapphire Silk Muted

Color Properties

#9FB0BC
HEX
#9FADBC
rgb(159, 176, 188)
RGB
rgb(159, 173, 188)
hsl(205, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(210, 18%, 68%)
205°
Hue
210°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FB0BC, #9FADBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Silk Muted
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Sapphire Silk Muted
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