Azure Nocturne Clear#173C4F
Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
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Azure Nocturne Clear vs Merlot Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #173C4F and #6E212E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Nocturne Clear
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#173C4F
HEX
#6E212E
rgb(23, 60, 79)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 46)
hsl(200, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
200°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #173C4F, #6E212E);
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 150\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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