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Emerald Shadow Clear#216E21
Plum Shadow Clear#47216E
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Emerald Shadow Clear vs Plum Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E21 and #47216E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.94:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Shadow Clear
Text on Plum Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#216E21
HEX
#47216E
rgb(33, 110, 33)
RGB
rgb(71, 33, 110)
hsl(120, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 28%)
120°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E21, #47216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.94:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Emerald Shadow Clear
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Plum Shadow Clear
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