We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Indigo Shadow Clear#212E6E
Amethyst Nocturne Clear#1C174F
VS

Indigo Shadow Clear vs Amethyst Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #212E6E and #1C174F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Shadow Clear
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#212E6E
HEX
#1C174F
rgb(33, 46, 110)
RGB
rgb(28, 23, 79)
hsl(230, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 20%)
230°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #212E6E, #1C174F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Indigo Shadow Clear
view_detail →
Amethyst Nocturne Clear
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Indigo Shadow Clear vs Amber Shadow Clear
#212E6E · #6E6121
Amethyst Nocturne Clear vs Citrine Nocturne Clear
#1C174F · #4F4F17
Violet Shadow Clear vs Amethyst Nocturne Clear
#2E216E · #1C174F
Indigo Shadow Clear vs Plum Nocturne Clear
#212E6E · #33174F
Violet Shadow Clear vs Plum Nocturne Clear
#2E216E · #33174F