Azure Shadow Clear#21546E
Azure Nocturne Clear#173C4F
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Azure Shadow Clear vs Azure Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #21546E and #173C4F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Shadow Clear
Text on Azure Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#21546E
HEX
#173C4F
rgb(33, 84, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 60, 79)
hsl(200, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 20%)
200°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #21546E, #173C4F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Azure Shadow Clear
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Azure Nocturne Clear
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