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Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
Tangerine Dusk Clear#864F28
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Cerulean Shadow Clear vs Tangerine Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #21616E and #864F28 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear
Text on Tangerine Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#21616E
HEX
#864F28
rgb(33, 97, 110)
RGB
rgb(134, 79, 40)
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(25, 54%, 34%)
190°
Hue
25°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21616E, #864F28);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 165\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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Tangerine Dusk Clear
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