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Aqua Shadow Clear#216E6E
Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
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Aqua Shadow Clear vs Cerulean Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E6E and #21616E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Shadow Clear
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#216E6E
HEX
#21616E
rgb(33, 110, 110)
RGB
rgb(33, 97, 110)
hsl(180, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
180°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E6E, #21616E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Shadow Clear
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Cerulean Shadow Clear
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