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Vermillion Shadow Clear#6E3421
Lagoon Nocturne Clear#174F45
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Vermillion Shadow Clear vs Lagoon Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E3421 and #174F45 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Clear
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#6E3421
HEX
#174F45
rgb(110, 52, 33)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 69)
hsl(15, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 54%, 20%)
15°
Hue
170°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E3421, #174F45);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Vermillion Shadow Clear
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Lagoon Nocturne Clear
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