Citrine Shadow Clear#6E6E21
Amethyst Nocturne Clear#1C174F
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Citrine Shadow Clear vs Amethyst Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E6E21 and #1C174F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Shadow Clear
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#6E6E21
HEX
#1C174F
rgb(110, 110, 33)
RGB
rgb(28, 23, 79)
hsl(60, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 20%)
60°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E6E21, #1C174F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.05:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Citrine Shadow Clear
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