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Indigo Nocturne Clear#17214F
Cobalt Shadow Clear#213B6E
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Indigo Nocturne Clear vs Cobalt Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #17214F and #213B6E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Nocturne Clear
Text on Cobalt Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#17214F
HEX
#213B6E
rgb(23, 33, 79)
RGB
rgb(33, 59, 110)
hsl(230, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(220, 54%, 28%)
230°
Hue
220°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #17214F, #213B6E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Indigo Nocturne Clear
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Cobalt Shadow Clear
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