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Aqua Nocturne Clear#174F4F
Aqua Shadow Clear#216E6E
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Aqua Nocturne Clear vs Aqua Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #174F4F and #216E6E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Nocturne Clear
Text on Aqua Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#174F4F
HEX
#216E6E
rgb(23, 79, 79)
RGB
rgb(33, 110, 110)
hsl(180, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 28%)
180°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #174F4F, #216E6E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Nocturne Clear
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