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Azure Nocturne Clear#173C4F
Ember Nocturne Clear#4F2A17
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Azure Nocturne Clear vs Ember Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #173C4F and #4F2A17 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Nocturne Clear
Text on Ember Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#173C4F
HEX
#4F2A17
rgb(23, 60, 79)
RGB
rgb(79, 42, 23)
hsl(200, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(20, 54%, 20%)
200°
Hue
20°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #173C4F, #4F2A17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Azure Nocturne Clear
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