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Amethyst Velvet Clear#3B31A5
Canary Velvet Clear#A59B31
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Amethyst Velvet Clear vs Canary Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #3B31A5 and #A59B31 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Clear
Text on Canary Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#3B31A5
HEX
#A59B31
rgb(59, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(165, 155, 49)
hsl(245, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(55, 54%, 42%)
245°
Hue
55°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B31A5, #A59B31);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.38:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amethyst Velvet Clear
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