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Cerulean Core Pure#0AC5EB
Steel Core Pure#0A8DEB
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Cerulean Core Pure vs Steel Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #0AC5EB and #0A8DEB — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.69:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Pure
Text on Steel Core Pure

Color Properties

#0AC5EB
HEX
#0A8DEB
rgb(10, 197, 235)
RGB
rgb(10, 141, 235)
hsl(190, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 48%)
190°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0AC5EB, #0A8DEB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.69:1, 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.

Cerulean Core Pure
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