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Honey Shadow Clear#616E21
Violet Nocturne Clear#21174F
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Honey Shadow Clear vs Violet Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #616E21 and #21174F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.89:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Honey Shadow Clear
Text on Violet Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#616E21
HEX
#21174F
rgb(97, 110, 33)
RGB
rgb(33, 23, 79)
hsl(70, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 54%, 20%)
70°
Hue
250°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Lime
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #616E21, #21174F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.89:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Honey Shadow Clear
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Violet Nocturne Clear
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