Chartreuse Shadow Clear#5B6E21
Plum Nocturne Clear#33174F
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Chartreuse Shadow Clear vs Plum Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #5B6E21 and #33174F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.69:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Chartreuse Shadow Clear
Text on Plum Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#5B6E21
HEX
#33174F
rgb(91, 110, 33)
RGB
rgb(51, 23, 79)
hsl(75, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 20%)
75°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Lime
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B6E21, #33174F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.69:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Chartreuse Shadow Clear
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Plum Nocturne Clear
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