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Steel Nocturne Clear#17384F
Steel Shadow Clear#214E6E
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Steel Nocturne Clear vs Steel Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #17384F and #214E6E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Clear
Text on Steel Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#17384F
HEX
#214E6E
rgb(23, 56, 79)
RGB
rgb(33, 78, 110)
hsl(205, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 28%)
205°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #17384F, #214E6E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Nocturne Clear
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