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Emerald Shadow Clear#216E21
Orchid Dusk Clear#472886
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Emerald Shadow Clear vs Orchid Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #216E21 and #472886 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.73:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Shadow Clear
Text on Orchid Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#216E21
HEX
#472886
rgb(33, 110, 33)
RGB
rgb(71, 40, 134)
hsl(120, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 34%)
120°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #216E21, #472886);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.73:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Emerald Shadow Clear
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Orchid Dusk Clear
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