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Amethyst Velvet Vivid#291CBA
Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
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Amethyst Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #291CBA and #BABA1C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

5.14:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#291CBA
HEX
#BABA1C
rgb(41, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 186, 28)
hsl(245, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
245°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #291CBA, #BABA1C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 5.14:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Velvet Vivid as the background and Amethyst Velvet Vivid as text for optimal readability.

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 Vivid
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Citrine Velvet Vivid
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