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Steel Shadow Clear#214E6E
Vermillion Dusk Clear#863F28
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Steel Shadow Clear vs Vermillion Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #214E6E and #863F28 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Clear
Text on Vermillion Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#214E6E
HEX
#863F28
rgb(33, 78, 110)
RGB
rgb(134, 63, 40)
hsl(205, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(15, 54%, 34%)
205°
Hue
15°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #214E6E, #863F28);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Shadow Clear
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Vermillion Dusk Clear
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