Amethyst Velvet Clear#3B31A5
Citrine Velvet Clear#A5A531
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Amethyst Velvet Clear vs Citrine Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #3B31A5 and #A5A531 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.7:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Clear
Text on Citrine Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#3B31A5
HEX
#A5A531
rgb(59, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(165, 165, 49)
hsl(245, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 42%)
245°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B31A5, #A5A531);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.7:1, 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 175\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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