Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
Steel Dusk Vivid#176197
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Steel Velvet Vivid vs Steel Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C78BA and #176197 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Text on Steel Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#1C78BA
HEX
#176197
rgb(28, 120, 186)
RGB
rgb(23, 97, 151)
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 34%)
205°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C78BA, #176197);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Velvet Vivid
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Steel Dusk Vivid
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