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Iris Shadow Clear#21216E
Amethyst Shadow Clear#27216E
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Iris Shadow Clear vs Amethyst Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #21216E and #27216E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Clear
Text on Amethyst Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#21216E
HEX
#27216E
rgb(33, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(39, 33, 110)
hsl(240, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 28%)
240°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21216E, #27216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Shadow Clear
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Amethyst Shadow Clear
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