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Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
Aqua Dusk Clear#288686
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Steel Dusk Clear vs Aqua Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #285F86 and #288686 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.58:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Clear
Text on Aqua Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#285F86
HEX
#288686
rgb(40, 95, 134)
RGB
rgb(40, 134, 134)
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 34%)
205°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #285F86, #288686);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.58:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Dusk Clear
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Aqua Dusk Clear
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