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Iris Nocturne Clear#17174F
Orchid Shadow Clear#3B216E
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Iris Nocturne Clear vs Orchid Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #17174F and #3B216E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Clear
Text on Orchid Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#17174F
HEX
#3B216E
rgb(23, 23, 79)
RGB
rgb(59, 33, 110)
hsl(240, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 28%)
240°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #17174F, #3B216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Nocturne Clear
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