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Steel Silk Muted#9FB0BC
Cerulean Silk Muted#9FB7BC
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Steel Silk Muted vs Cerulean Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #9FB0BC and #9FB7BC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Silk Muted
Text on Cerulean Silk Muted

Color Properties

#9FB0BC
HEX
#9FB7BC
rgb(159, 176, 188)
RGB
rgb(159, 183, 188)
hsl(205, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 68%)
205°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9FB0BC, #9FB7BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 Silk Muted
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Cerulean Silk Muted
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