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Sapphire Shadow Clear#21476E
Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
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Sapphire Shadow Clear vs Steel Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #21476E and #285F86 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Shadow Clear
Text on Steel Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#21476E
HEX
#285F86
rgb(33, 71, 110)
RGB
rgb(40, 95, 134)
hsl(210, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
210°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21476E, #285F86);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Steel Dusk Clear
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