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Cerulean Nocturne Clear#17454F
Orchid Nocturne Clear#2A174F
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Cerulean Nocturne Clear vs Orchid Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #17454F and #2A174F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Clear
Text on Orchid Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#17454F
HEX
#2A174F
rgb(23, 69, 79)
RGB
rgb(42, 23, 79)
hsl(190, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 20%)
190°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #17454F, #2A174F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Nocturne Clear
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Orchid Nocturne Clear
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