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Iris Velvet Vivid#1C1CBA
Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
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Iris Velvet Vivid vs Indigo Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C1CBA and #172C97 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Vivid
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1C1CBA
HEX
#172C97
rgb(28, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(23, 44, 151)
hsl(240, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
240°
Hue
230°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C1CBA, #172C97);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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.

Iris Velvet Vivid
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Indigo Dusk Vivid
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