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Steel Tone Vivid#4EA6E4
Steel Radiant Vivid#3398E1
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Steel Tone Vivid vs Steel Radiant Vivid

A detailed comparison of #4EA6E4 and #3398E1 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Vivid
Text on Steel Radiant Vivid

Color Properties

#4EA6E4
HEX
#3398E1
rgb(78, 166, 228)
RGB
rgb(51, 152, 225)
hsl(205, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 54%)
205°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4EA6E4, #3398E1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 Tone Vivid
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Steel Radiant Vivid
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