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Ember Shadow Clear#6E3B21
Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
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Ember Shadow Clear vs Cerulean Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E3B21 and #21616E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Shadow Clear
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#6E3B21
HEX
#21616E
rgb(110, 59, 33)
RGB
rgb(33, 97, 110)
hsl(20, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
20°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E3B21, #21616E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ember Shadow Clear
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Cerulean Shadow Clear
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