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Aqua Nocturne Clear#174F4F
Crimson Nocturne Clear#4F1717
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Aqua Nocturne Clear vs Crimson Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #174F4F and #4F1717 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Nocturne Clear
Text on Crimson Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#174F4F
HEX
#4F1717
rgb(23, 79, 79)
RGB
rgb(79, 23, 23)
hsl(180, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 20%)
180°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #174F4F, #4F1717);

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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Nocturne Clear
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Crimson Nocturne Clear
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