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Steel Nocturne Clear#17384F
Violet Nocturne Clear#21174F
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Steel Nocturne Clear vs Violet Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #17384F and #21174F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Clear
Text on Violet Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#17384F
HEX
#21174F
rgb(23, 56, 79)
RGB
rgb(33, 23, 79)
hsl(205, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(250, 54%, 20%)
205°
Hue
250°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #17384F, #21174F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Steel Nocturne Clear
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Violet Nocturne Clear
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