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Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
Aqua Velvet Bright#11C5C5
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Steel Velvet Bright vs Aqua Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #117AC5 and #11C5C5 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Bright
Text on Aqua Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#117AC5
HEX
#11C5C5
rgb(17, 122, 197)
RGB
rgb(17, 197, 197)
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(180, 84%, 42%)
205°
Hue
180°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #117AC5, #11C5C5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.13:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Velvet Bright
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