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Cerulean Dusk Clear#287686
Iris Shadow Clear#21216E
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Cerulean Dusk Clear vs Iris Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #287686 and #21216E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.67:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Clear
Text on Iris Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#287686
HEX
#21216E
rgb(40, 118, 134)
RGB
rgb(33, 33, 110)
hsl(190, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(240, 54%, 28%)
190°
Hue
240°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #287686, #21216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.67:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Dusk Clear
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Iris Shadow Clear
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