COLOR
#AEB7C4
≈ Stainless Steel
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On white
Aa
2.03:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
8.64:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(8.64:1)
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Normal vision#AEB7C4
Protanopia#B3B7C5
Deuteranopia#B1B5C4
Tritanopia#A9BABB
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Colors that go with Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameStainless Steel#B4BDC7ΔE 2.1CSS nameLightsteelblue#B0C4DEΔE 5.9Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 8.6
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Stainless Steel — meaning & where to use it
Stainless Steel is a bright blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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