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Steel Tone Pure#3BA9F7
Aqua Tone Pure#3BF7F7
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Steel Tone Pure vs Aqua Tone Pure

A detailed comparison of #3BA9F7 and #3BF7F7 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.93:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Pure
Text on Aqua Tone Pure

Color Properties

#3BA9F7
HEX
#3BF7F7
rgb(59, 169, 247)
RGB
rgb(59, 247, 247)
hsl(205, 92%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(180, 92%, 60%)
205°
Hue
180°
92%
Saturation
92%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3BA9F7, #3BF7F7);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.93:1, 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 Tone Pure
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Aqua Tone Pure
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