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Cerulean Shadow Vivid#136B7C
Steel Dusk Vivid#176197
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Cerulean Shadow Vivid vs Steel Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #136B7C and #176197 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Vivid
Text on Steel Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#136B7C
HEX
#176197
rgb(19, 107, 124)
RGB
rgb(23, 97, 151)
hsl(190, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 34%)
190°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #136B7C, #176197);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 Shadow Vivid
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Steel Dusk Vivid
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