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Steel Core Bright#148CE1
Plum Radiant Bright#8A27EC
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Steel Core Bright vs Plum Radiant Bright

A detailed comparison of #148CE1 and #8A27EC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Bright
Text on Plum Radiant Bright

Color Properties

#148CE1
HEX
#8A27EC
rgb(20, 140, 225)
RGB
rgb(138, 39, 236)
hsl(205, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 84%, 54%)
205°
Hue
270°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #148CE1, #8A27EC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.64:1, 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 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Steel Core Bright
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Plum Radiant Bright
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