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Steel Radiant Pure#1E9CF6
Steel Tone Pure#3BA9F7
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Steel Radiant Pure vs Steel Tone Pure

A detailed comparison of #1E9CF6 and #3BA9F7 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Radiant Pure
Text on Steel Tone Pure

Color Properties

#1E9CF6
HEX
#3BA9F7
rgb(30, 156, 246)
RGB
rgb(59, 169, 247)
hsl(205, 92%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 60%)
205°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
54%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1E9CF6, #3BA9F7);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 Radiant Pure
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Steel Tone Pure
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