Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Orchid Nocturne Clear#2A174F
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Orchid Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #21616E and #2A174F — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Orchid Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#21616E
HEX
#2A174F
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(42, 23, 79)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 20%)
190°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #2A174F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.25:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Cerulean Shadow Clear
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Orchid Nocturne Clear
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