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Iris Shadow Clear#21216E
Orchid Nocturne Clear#2A174F
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Iris Shadow Clear vs Orchid Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #21216E and #2A174F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Clear
Text on Orchid Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#21216E
HEX
#2A174F
rgb(33, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(42, 23, 79)
hsl(240, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 20%)
240°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21216E, #2A174F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Orchid Nocturne Clear
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