Iris Nocturne Clear#17174F
Citrine Shadow Clear#6E6E21
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Iris Nocturne Clear vs Citrine Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #17174F and #6E6E21 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Clear
Text on Citrine Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#17174F
HEX
#6E6E21
rgb(23, 23, 79)
RGB
rgb(110, 110, 33)
hsl(240, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 28%)
240°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #17174F, #6E6E21);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.08:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
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.
Iris Nocturne Clear
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