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Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
Cyan Velvet Vivid#1CBAAD
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid vs Cyan Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #178197 and #1CBAAD — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.88:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Text on Cyan Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#178197
HEX
#1CBAAD
rgb(23, 129, 151)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 173)
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(175, 74%, 42%)
190°
Hue
175°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #178197, #1CBAAD);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.88:1, 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.

Cerulean Dusk Vivid
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Cyan Velvet Vivid
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