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Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
Orchid Shadow Vivid#36137C
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid vs Orchid Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #178197 and #36137C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Text on Orchid Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#178197
HEX
#36137C
rgb(23, 129, 151)
RGB
rgb(54, 19, 124)
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(260, 74%, 28%)
190°
Hue
260°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #178197, #36137C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Dusk Vivid
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Orchid Shadow Vivid
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