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Cobalt Dusk Vivid#174197
Sapphire Velvet Vivid#1C6BBA
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Cobalt Dusk Vivid vs Sapphire Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #174197 and #1C6BBA — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Dusk Vivid
Text on Sapphire Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#174197
HEX
#1C6BBA
rgb(23, 65, 151)
RGB
rgb(28, 107, 186)
hsl(220, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(210, 74%, 42%)
220°
Hue
210°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #174197, #1C6BBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.72:1, 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.

Cobalt Dusk Vivid
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Sapphire Velvet Vivid
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