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Cerulean Velvet Vivid#1CA0BA
Aqua Velvet Vivid#1CBABA
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Cerulean Velvet Vivid vs Aqua Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1CA0BA and #1CBABA — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Vivid
Text on Aqua Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#1CA0BA
HEX
#1CBABA
rgb(28, 160, 186)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 186)
hsl(190, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(180, 74%, 42%)
190°
Hue
180°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CA0BA, #1CBABA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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.

Cerulean Velvet Vivid
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Aqua Velvet Vivid
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