Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Scarlet Nocturne Clear#4F1C17
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Scarlet Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #21616E and #4F1C17 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.99:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#21616E
HEX
#4F1C17
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(79, 28, 23)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 20%)
190°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #4F1C17);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.99:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Shadow Clear
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Scarlet Nocturne Clear
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