Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
Cobalt Velvet Bright#114DC5
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Steel Velvet Bright vs Cobalt Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #117AC5 and #114DC5 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Bright
Text on Cobalt Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#117AC5
HEX
#114DC5
rgb(17, 122, 197)
RGB
rgb(17, 77, 197)
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 84%, 42%)
205°
Hue
220°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #117AC5, #114DC5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Steel Velvet Bright
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Cobalt Velvet Bright
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