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Amethyst Nocturne Clear#1C174F
Steel Nocturne Clear#17384F
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Amethyst Nocturne Clear vs Steel Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #1C174F and #17384F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Clear
Text on Steel Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#1C174F
HEX
#17384F
rgb(28, 23, 79)
RGB
rgb(23, 56, 79)
hsl(245, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 20%)
245°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C174F, #17384F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Amethyst Nocturne Clear
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