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Cobalt Dusk Vivid#174197
Crimson Dusk Vivid#971717
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Cobalt Dusk Vivid vs Crimson Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #174197 and #971717 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Dusk Vivid
Text on Crimson Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#174197
HEX
#971717
rgb(23, 65, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 23)
hsl(220, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 74%, 34%)
220°
Hue
0°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #174197, #971717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Dusk Vivid
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Crimson Dusk Vivid
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