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Aqua Shadow Clear#216E6E
Scarlet Shadow Clear#6E2721
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Aqua Shadow Clear vs Scarlet Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E6E and #6E2721 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Shadow Clear
Text on Scarlet Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#216E6E
HEX
#6E2721
rgb(33, 110, 110)
RGB
rgb(110, 39, 33)
hsl(180, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 28%)
180°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E6E, #6E2721);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.78:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Shadow Clear
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Scarlet Shadow Clear
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