We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
Steel Velvet Clear#3175A5
VS

Steel Dusk Clear vs Steel Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #285F86 and #3175A5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Clear
Text on Steel Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#285F86
HEX
#3175A5
rgb(40, 95, 134)
RGB
rgb(49, 117, 165)
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 42%)
205°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #285F86, #3175A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Dusk Clear
view_detail →
Steel Velvet Clear
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Steel Dusk Clear vs Tangerine Dusk Clear
#285F86 · #864F28
Steel Velvet Clear vs Tangerine Velvet Clear
#3175A5 · #A56131
Indigo Dusk Clear vs Steel Velvet Clear
#283786 · #3175A5
Steel Dusk Clear vs Indigo Velvet Clear
#285F86 · #3145A5
Indigo Dusk Clear vs Indigo Velvet Clear
#283786 · #3145A5