Cerulean Dusk Clear#287686
Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
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Cerulean Dusk Clear vs Cerulean Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #287686 and #21616E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Clear
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#287686
HEX
#21616E
rgb(40, 118, 134)
RGB
rgb(33, 97, 110)
hsl(190, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
190°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #287686, #21616E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Dusk Clear
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Cerulean Shadow Clear
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