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Amethyst Velvet Vivid#291CBA
Cobalt Core Vivid#205CD5
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Amethyst Velvet Vivid vs Cobalt Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #291CBA and #205CD5 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Vivid
Text on Cobalt Core Vivid

Color Properties

#291CBA
HEX
#205CD5
rgb(41, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(32, 92, 213)
hsl(245, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 48%)
245°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #291CBA, #205CD5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.8:1, 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.

Amethyst Velvet Vivid
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Cobalt Core Vivid
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