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Iris Shadow Clear#21216E
Citrine Nocturne Clear#4F4F17
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Iris Shadow Clear vs Citrine Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #21216E and #4F4F17 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Clear
Text on Citrine Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#21216E
HEX
#4F4F17
rgb(33, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(79, 79, 23)
hsl(240, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 20%)
240°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21216E, #4F4F17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Iris Shadow Clear
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Citrine Nocturne Clear
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