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Canary Nocturne Clear#4F4A17
Cobalt Nocturne Clear#172A4F
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Canary Nocturne Clear vs Cobalt Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F4A17 and #172A4F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Nocturne Clear
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#4F4A17
HEX
#172A4F
rgb(79, 74, 23)
RGB
rgb(23, 42, 79)
hsl(55, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(220, 54%, 20%)
55°
Hue
220°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4A17, #172A4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Nocturne Clear
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Cobalt Nocturne Clear
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