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Canary Shadow Clear#6E6821
Violet Shadow Clear#2E216E
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Canary Shadow Clear vs Violet Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E6821 and #2E216E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Shadow Clear
Text on Violet Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#6E6821
HEX
#2E216E
rgb(110, 104, 33)
RGB
rgb(46, 33, 110)
hsl(55, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 54%, 28%)
55°
Hue
250°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E6821, #2E216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.35:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Shadow Clear
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Violet Shadow Clear
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