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Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
Cobalt Core Vivid#205CD5
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid vs Cobalt Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C51BA and #205CD5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid
Text on Cobalt Core Vivid

Color Properties

#1C51BA
HEX
#205CD5
rgb(28, 81, 186)
RGB
rgb(32, 92, 213)
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 48%)
220°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C51BA, #205CD5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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.

Cobalt Velvet Vivid
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Cobalt Core Vivid
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