Nearest-color comparison
Neon Blue #1F51FF vs Dodger Blue #1E90FF: RGB distance 63 and contrast 1.76:1. Compare hue, luminance, saturation, WCAG and practical use.
Neon Blue and Dodger Blue are related but distinguishable, with an RGB distance of 63. Dodger Blue is lighter by 0.1404, and their saturation is equal. Their mutual contrast is 1.76:1. The pair is too close for a readable foreground/background combination and works better as neighboring palette colors.
The main measurable differences between Neon Blue and Dodger Blue across RGB distance, luminance, hue, saturation, and contrast.
blue color
Neon Blue is #1F51FF, a cool blue with hue 227°, saturation 100% and luminance 0.134. Beside Dodger Blue, it is darker and equally saturated. Of the two standard text choices, white text gives the higher contrast at 5.71:1.
blue color
Dodger Blue is #1E90FF, a cool blue with hue 210°, saturation 100% and luminance 0.2744. Beside Neon Blue, it is lighter and equally saturated. Of the two standard text choices, black text gives the higher contrast at 6.49:1.
Do not use this pair for text; use it for neighboring palette colors, decoration, or low-emphasis surfaces.
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Colors Encyclopedia
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