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Orchid Shadow Clear#3B216E
Cerulean Nocturne Clear#17454F
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Orchid Shadow Clear vs Cerulean Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #3B216E and #17454F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Clear
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#3B216E
HEX
#17454F
rgb(59, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 69, 79)
hsl(260, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 20%)
260°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B216E, #17454F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Shadow Clear
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Cerulean Nocturne Clear
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