Cerulean Velvet Vivid#1CA0BA
Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
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Cerulean Velvet Vivid vs Steel Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1CA0BA and #1C78BA — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Vivid
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#1CA0BA
HEX
#1C78BA
rgb(28, 160, 186)
RGB
rgb(28, 120, 186)
hsl(190, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
190°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CA0BA, #1C78BA);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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