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Indigo Core Bright#1436E1
Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
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Indigo Core Bright vs Steel Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #1436E1 and #117AC5 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.74:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Core Bright
Text on Steel Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#1436E1
HEX
#117AC5
rgb(20, 54, 225)
RGB
rgb(17, 122, 197)
hsl(230, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
230°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1436E1, #117AC5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Indigo Core Bright
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Steel Velvet Bright
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