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Iris Velvet Vivid#1C1CBA
Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
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Iris Velvet Vivid vs Cobalt Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C1CBA and #1C51BA — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Vivid
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#1C1CBA
HEX
#1C51BA
rgb(28, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(28, 81, 186)
hsl(240, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
240°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C1CBA, #1C51BA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Velvet Vivid
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid
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