Emerald Nocturne Clear#174F17
Orchid Shadow Clear#3B216E
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Emerald Nocturne Clear vs Orchid Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #174F17 and #3B216E — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Nocturne Clear
Text on Orchid Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#174F17
HEX
#3B216E
rgb(23, 79, 23)
RGB
rgb(59, 33, 110)
hsl(120, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 28%)
120°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #174F17, #3B216E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Emerald Nocturne Clear
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