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

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

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

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

Gradient Blend

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

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 Tone Pure
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Steel Radiant Pure
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