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Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
Plum Nocturne Clear#33174F
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Crimson Shadow Clear vs Plum Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E2121 and #33174F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Clear
Text on Plum Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#6E2121
HEX
#33174F
rgb(110, 33, 33)
RGB
rgb(51, 23, 79)
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 20%)
0°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E2121, #33174F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Shadow Clear
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Plum Nocturne Clear
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