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Iris Dusk Vivid#171797
Tangerine Dusk Vivid#974C17
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Iris Dusk Vivid vs Tangerine Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #171797 and #974C17 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Dusk Vivid
Text on Tangerine Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#171797
HEX
#974C17
rgb(23, 23, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 76, 23)
hsl(240, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(25, 74%, 34%)
240°
Hue
25°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #171797, #974C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.09:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Dusk Vivid
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Tangerine Dusk Vivid
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