Citrine Shadow Clear#6E6E21
Sapphire Nocturne Clear#17334F
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Citrine Shadow Clear vs Sapphire Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E6E21 and #17334F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Shadow Clear
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#6E6E21
HEX
#17334F
rgb(110, 110, 33)
RGB
rgb(23, 51, 79)
hsl(60, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 20%)
60°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E6E21, #17334F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.41:1, 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 150\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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Sapphire Nocturne Clear
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