Cerulean Dusk Pure#078CA6
Cerulean Velvet Pure#09ADCE
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Cerulean Dusk Pure vs Cerulean Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #078CA6 and #09ADCE — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Pure
Text on Cerulean Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#078CA6
HEX
#09ADCE
rgb(7, 140, 166)
RGB
rgb(9, 173, 206)
hsl(190, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 42%)
190°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #078CA6, #09ADCE);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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.
Cerulean Dusk Pure
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