Azure Shadow Clear#21546E
Cerulean Nocturne Clear#17454F
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Azure Shadow Clear vs Cerulean Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #21546E and #17454F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Shadow Clear
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#21546E
HEX
#17454F
rgb(33, 84, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 69, 79)
hsl(200, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 20%)
200°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #21546E, #17454F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Cerulean Nocturne Clear
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