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Lagoon Shadow Clear#216E61
Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
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Lagoon Shadow Clear vs Crimson Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E61 and #862828 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Shadow Clear
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#216E61
HEX
#862828
rgb(33, 110, 97)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 40)
hsl(170, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
170°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E61, #862828);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Shadow Clear
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Crimson Dusk Clear
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