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Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
Cyan Velvet Vivid#1CBAAD
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Indigo Dusk Vivid vs Cyan Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #172C97 and #1CBAAD — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.71:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid
Text on Cyan Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#172C97
HEX
#1CBAAD
rgb(23, 44, 151)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 173)
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(175, 74%, 42%)
230°
Hue
175°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #172C97, #1CBAAD);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.71:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Cyan Velvet Vivid as the background and Indigo Dusk Vivid as text for optimal readability.

These colors have a 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Indigo Dusk Vivid
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Cyan Velvet Vivid
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