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Amber Velvet Vivid#BAA01C
Indigo Velvet Vivid#1C36BA
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Amber Velvet Vivid vs Indigo Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BAA01C and #1C36BA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Velvet Vivid
Text on Indigo Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BAA01C
HEX
#1C36BA
rgb(186, 160, 28)
RGB
rgb(28, 54, 186)
hsl(50, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(230, 74%, 42%)
50°
Hue
230°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BAA01C, #1C36BA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.56:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amber Velvet Vivid
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Indigo Velvet Vivid
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