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Emerald Shadow Clear#216E21
Mauve Dusk Clear#86287E
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Emerald Shadow Clear vs Mauve Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E21 and #86287E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Shadow Clear
Text on Mauve Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#216E21
HEX
#86287E
rgb(33, 110, 33)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 126)
hsl(120, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(305, 54%, 34%)
120°
Hue
305°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Green
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E21, #86287E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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.

Emerald Shadow Clear
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Mauve Dusk Clear
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