Lagoon Nocturne Clear#174F45
Ruby Shadow Clear#6E2E21
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Lagoon Nocturne Clear vs Ruby Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #174F45 and #6E2E21 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Clear
Text on Ruby Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#174F45
HEX
#6E2E21
rgb(23, 79, 69)
RGB
rgb(110, 46, 33)
hsl(170, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(10, 54%, 28%)
170°
Hue
10°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #174F45, #6E2E21);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Lagoon Nocturne Clear
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