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Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
Canary Dusk Vivid#978C17
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Indigo Dusk Vivid vs Canary Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #172C97 and #978C17 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid
Text on Canary Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#172C97
HEX
#978C17
rgb(23, 44, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 140, 23)
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(55, 74%, 34%)
230°
Hue
55°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #172C97, #978C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.3:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Indigo Dusk Vivid
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