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Saffron Nocturne Clear#4F4117
Steel Nocturne Clear#17384F
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Saffron Nocturne Clear vs Steel Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F4117 and #17384F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Nocturne Clear
Text on Steel Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#4F4117
HEX
#17384F
rgb(79, 65, 23)
RGB
rgb(23, 56, 79)
hsl(45, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 20%)
45°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F4117, #17384F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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.

Saffron Nocturne Clear
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