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Cyan Shadow Clear#216E68
Emerald Nocturne Clear#174F17
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Cyan Shadow Clear vs Emerald Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E68 and #174F17 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.61:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Shadow Clear
Text on Emerald Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#216E68
HEX
#174F17
rgb(33, 110, 104)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 23)
hsl(175, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 20%)
175°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Green
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E68, #174F17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.61:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cyan Shadow Clear
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Emerald Nocturne Clear
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