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Amethyst Nocturne Clear#1C174F
Apricot Nocturne Clear#4F3C17
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Amethyst Nocturne Clear vs Apricot Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #1C174F and #4F3C17 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Clear
Text on Apricot Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#1C174F
HEX
#4F3C17
rgb(28, 23, 79)
RGB
rgb(79, 60, 23)
hsl(245, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 20%)
245°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C174F, #4F3C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amethyst Nocturne Clear
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