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Celadon Nocturne Clear#174F2E
Merlot Ink Clear#371017
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Celadon Nocturne Clear vs Merlot Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #174F2E and #371017 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.76:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Celadon Nocturne Clear
Text on Merlot Ink Clear

Color Properties

#174F2E
HEX
#371017
rgb(23, 79, 46)
RGB
rgb(55, 16, 23)
hsl(145, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
145°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
14%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #174F2E, #371017);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.76:1, 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.

Celadon Nocturne Clear
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Merlot Ink Clear
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