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Scarlet Nocturne Clear#4F1C17
Aqua Nocturne Clear#174F4F
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Scarlet Nocturne Clear vs Aqua Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F1C17 and #174F4F — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Clear
Text on Aqua Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#4F1C17
HEX
#174F4F
rgb(79, 28, 23)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 79)
hsl(5, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 20%)
5°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1C17, #174F4F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Scarlet Nocturne Clear
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