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Azure Shadow Clear#21546E
Vermillion Nocturne Clear#4F2517
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Azure Shadow Clear vs Vermillion Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #21546E and #4F2517 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Shadow Clear
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#21546E
HEX
#4F2517
rgb(33, 84, 110)
RGB
rgb(79, 37, 23)
hsl(200, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(15, 54%, 20%)
200°
Hue
15°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21546E, #4F2517);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Azure Shadow Clear
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