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Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Sapphire Nocturne Clear#17334F
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Sapphire Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #21616E and #17334F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.85:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#21616E
HEX
#17334F
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 51, 79)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 20%)
190°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #17334F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.85:1, 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 20\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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Sapphire Nocturne Clear
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