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Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
Mulberry Shadow Vivid#59137C
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Indigo Dusk Vivid vs Mulberry Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #172C97 and #59137C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid
Text on Mulberry Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#172C97
HEX
#59137C
rgb(23, 44, 151)
RGB
rgb(89, 19, 124)
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(280, 74%, 28%)
230°
Hue
280°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #172C97, #59137C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 50\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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Mulberry Shadow Vivid
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