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Cobalt Nocturne Clear#172A4F
Azure Nocturne Clear#173C4F
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Cobalt Nocturne Clear vs Azure Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #172A4F and #173C4F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Clear
Text on Azure Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#172A4F
HEX
#173C4F
rgb(23, 42, 79)
RGB
rgb(23, 60, 79)
hsl(220, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 20%)
220°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #172A4F, #173C4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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.

Cobalt Nocturne Clear
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