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Cyan Shadow Clear#216E68
Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
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Cyan Shadow Clear vs Crimson Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E68 and #6E2121 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.84:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Clear
Text on Crimson Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#216E68
HEX
#6E2121
rgb(33, 110, 104)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 33)
hsl(175, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
175°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E68, #6E2121);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.84:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cyan Shadow Clear
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Crimson Shadow Clear
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