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Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
Cerulean Dusk Soft#396A74
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Cerulean Velvet Soft vs Cerulean Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #478390 and #396A74 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft
Text on Cerulean Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#478390
HEX
#396A74
rgb(71, 131, 144)
RGB
rgb(57, 106, 116)
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 34%)
190°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #478390, #396A74);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 Velvet Soft
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