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Steel Shadow Bright#0B5183
Violet Nocturne Bright#16085E
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Steel Shadow Bright vs Violet Nocturne Bright

A detailed comparison of #0B5183 and #16085E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Bright
Text on Violet Nocturne Bright

Color Properties

#0B5183
HEX
#16085E
rgb(11, 81, 131)
RGB
rgb(22, 8, 94)
hsl(205, 84%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 84%, 20%)
205°
Hue
250°
84%
Saturation
84%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0B5183, #16085E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.05:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Steel Shadow Bright
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Violet Nocturne Bright
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