Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
Steel Shadow Clear#214E6E
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Crimson Shadow Clear vs Steel Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E2121 and #214E6E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
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Text on Crimson Shadow Clear
Text on Steel Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#6E2121
HEX
#214E6E
rgb(110, 33, 33)
RGB
rgb(33, 78, 110)
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 28%)
0°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E2121, #214E6E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Crimson Shadow Clear
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Steel Shadow Clear
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