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Azure Velvet Vivid#1C86BA
Cobalt Dusk Vivid#174197
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Azure Velvet Vivid vs Cobalt Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C86BA and #174197 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Velvet Vivid
Text on Cobalt Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1C86BA
HEX
#174197
rgb(28, 134, 186)
RGB
rgb(23, 65, 151)
hsl(200, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 34%)
200°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C86BA, #174197);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.31:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Azure Velvet Vivid
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Cobalt Dusk Vivid
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