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Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Cerulean Dusk Clear#287686
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Cerulean Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #21616E and #287686 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Cerulean Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#21616E
HEX
#287686
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(40, 118, 134)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 34%)
190°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #287686);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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.

Cerulean Shadow Clear
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Cerulean Dusk Clear
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