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Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
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Indigo Dusk Vivid vs Cobalt Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #172C97 and #1C51BA — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#172C97
HEX
#1C51BA
rgb(23, 44, 151)
RGB
rgb(28, 81, 186)
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
230°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #172C97, #1C51BA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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.

Indigo Dusk Vivid
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid
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