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Iris Shadow Clear#21216E
Citrine Shadow Clear#6E6E21
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Iris Shadow Clear vs Citrine Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #21216E and #6E6E21 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Clear
Text on Citrine Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#21216E
HEX
#6E6E21
rgb(33, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(110, 110, 33)
hsl(240, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 28%)
240°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21216E, #6E6E21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.6:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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