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Orchid Nocturne Clear#2A174F
Emerald Nocturne Clear#174F17
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Orchid Nocturne Clear vs Emerald Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #2A174F and #174F17 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.62:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Nocturne Clear
Text on Emerald Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#2A174F
HEX
#174F17
rgb(42, 23, 79)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 23)
hsl(260, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 20%)
260°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A174F, #174F17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.62:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Nocturne Clear
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Emerald Nocturne Clear
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