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Olive Nocturne Vivid#40590D
Amethyst Shadow Vivid#1B137C
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Olive Nocturne Vivid vs Amethyst Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #40590D and #1B137C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.85:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Olive Nocturne Vivid
Text on Amethyst Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#40590D
HEX
#1B137C
rgb(64, 89, 13)
RGB
rgb(27, 19, 124)
hsl(80, 74%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(245, 74%, 28%)
80°
Hue
245°
74%
Saturation
74%
20%
Lightness
28%
Lime
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40590D, #1B137C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.85:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Olive Nocturne Vivid
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Amethyst Shadow Vivid
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