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Amethyst Shadow Clear#27216E
Azure Nocturne Clear#173C4F
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Amethyst Shadow Clear vs Azure Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #27216E and #173C4F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Shadow Clear
Text on Azure Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#27216E
HEX
#173C4F
rgb(39, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 60, 79)
hsl(245, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 20%)
245°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #27216E, #173C4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Amethyst Shadow Clear
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Azure Nocturne Clear
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