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Azure Dusk Vivid#176C97
Cerulean Velvet Vivid#1CA0BA
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Azure Dusk Vivid vs Cerulean Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #176C97 and #1CA0BA — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.87:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Dusk Vivid
Text on Cerulean Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#176C97
HEX
#1CA0BA
rgb(23, 108, 151)
RGB
rgb(28, 160, 186)
hsl(200, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 42%)
200°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #176C97, #1CA0BA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.87:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Azure Dusk Vivid
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Cerulean Velvet Vivid
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