Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid vs Steel Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #178197 and #1C78BA — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#178197
HEX
#1C78BA
rgb(23, 129, 151)
RGB
rgb(28, 120, 186)
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
190°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #178197, #1C78BA);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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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Steel Velvet Vivid
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