Cobalt Nocturne Clear#172A4F
Cobalt Shadow Clear#213B6E
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Cobalt Nocturne Clear vs Cobalt Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #172A4F and #213B6E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Clear
Text on Cobalt Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#172A4F
HEX
#213B6E
rgb(23, 42, 79)
RGB
rgb(33, 59, 110)
hsl(220, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(220, 54%, 28%)
220°
Hue
220°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #172A4F, #213B6E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cobalt Nocturne Clear
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