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Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
Aqua Velvet Vivid#1CBABA
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Steel Velvet Vivid vs Aqua Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C78BA and #1CBABA — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.98:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Text on Aqua Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#1C78BA
HEX
#1CBABA
rgb(28, 120, 186)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 186)
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(180, 74%, 42%)
205°
Hue
180°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C78BA, #1CBABA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.98:1, 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.

Steel Velvet Vivid
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Aqua Velvet Vivid
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