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Steel Shadow Pure#065289
Canary Shadow Pure#897E06
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Steel Shadow Pure vs Canary Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #065289 and #897E06 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.96:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Pure
Text on Canary Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#065289
HEX
#897E06
rgb(6, 82, 137)
RGB
rgb(137, 126, 6)
hsl(205, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(55, 92%, 28%)
205°
Hue
55°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #065289, #897E06);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.96:1, 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 150\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 Pure
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