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Azure Nocturne Clear#173C4F
Cerulean Ink Clear#103137
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Azure Nocturne Clear vs Cerulean Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #173C4F and #103137 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Nocturne Clear
Text on Cerulean Ink Clear

Color Properties

#173C4F
HEX
#103137
rgb(23, 60, 79)
RGB
rgb(16, 49, 55)
hsl(200, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 14%)
200°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #173C4F, #103137);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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.

Azure Nocturne Clear
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