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Iris Velvet Vivid#1C1CBA
Cerulean Velvet Vivid#1CA0BA
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Iris Velvet Vivid vs Cerulean Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C1CBA and #1CA0BA — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Vivid
Text on Cerulean Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#1C1CBA
HEX
#1CA0BA
rgb(28, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(28, 160, 186)
hsl(240, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 42%)
240°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C1CBA, #1CA0BA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.53:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Velvet Vivid
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Cerulean Velvet Vivid
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