Apricot Shadow Clear#6E5421
Azure Nocturne Clear#173C4F
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Apricot Shadow Clear vs Azure Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E5421 and #173C4F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Shadow Clear
Text on Azure Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#6E5421
HEX
#173C4F
rgb(110, 84, 33)
RGB
rgb(23, 60, 79)
hsl(40, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 20%)
40°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E5421, #173C4F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.64:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Shadow Clear
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Azure Nocturne Clear
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