Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Cobalt Nocturne Clear#172A4F
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Cobalt Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #21616E and #172A4F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#21616E
HEX
#172A4F
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 42, 79)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(220, 54%, 20%)
190°
Hue
220°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #172A4F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.03:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Shadow Clear
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Cobalt Nocturne Clear
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