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Steel Core Pure#0A8DEB
Cerulean Velvet Pure#09ADCE
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Steel Core Pure vs Cerulean Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #0A8DEB and #09ADCE — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Pure
Text on Cerulean Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#0A8DEB
HEX
#09ADCE
rgb(10, 141, 235)
RGB
rgb(9, 173, 206)
hsl(205, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 42%)
205°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0A8DEB, #09ADCE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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.

Steel Core Pure
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Cerulean Velvet Pure
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