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Aqua Velvet Pure#09CECE
Cerulean Dusk Pure#078CA6
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Aqua Velvet Pure vs Cerulean Dusk Pure

A detailed comparison of #09CECE and #078CA6 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Velvet Pure
Text on Cerulean Dusk Pure

Color Properties

#09CECE
HEX
#078CA6
rgb(9, 206, 206)
RGB
rgb(7, 140, 166)
hsl(180, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 34%)
180°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #09CECE, #078CA6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.02:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Velvet Pure
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Cerulean Dusk Pure
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