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Orchid Shadow Clear#3B216E
Emerald Nocturne Clear#174F17
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Orchid Shadow Clear vs Emerald Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #3B216E and #174F17 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Clear
Text on Emerald Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#3B216E
HEX
#174F17
rgb(59, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 23)
hsl(260, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 20%)
260°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B216E, #174F17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Emerald Nocturne Clear
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