Sapphire Radiant Bright#278AEC
Steel Tone Bright#43A7EF
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Sapphire Radiant Bright vs Steel Tone Bright
A detailed comparison of #278AEC and #43A7EF — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Radiant Bright
Text on Steel Tone Bright
Color Properties
#278AEC
HEX
#43A7EF
rgb(39, 138, 236)
RGB
rgb(67, 167, 239)
hsl(210, 84%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 60%)
210°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
54%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #278AEC, #43A7EF);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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.
Sapphire Radiant Bright
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Steel Tone Bright
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