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Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Indigo Nocturne Clear#17214F
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Indigo Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #21616E and #17214F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Indigo Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#21616E
HEX
#17214F
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 33, 79)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(230, 54%, 20%)
190°
Hue
230°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #17214F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.19:1, 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 40\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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Indigo Nocturne Clear
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