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Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Saffron Dusk Clear#866E28
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Saffron Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #21616E and #866E28 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Saffron Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#21616E
HEX
#866E28
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(134, 110, 40)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(45, 54%, 34%)
190°
Hue
45°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #866E28);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Shadow Clear
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Saffron Dusk Clear
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