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Azure Velvet Bright#1189C5
Amber Velvet Bright#C5A711
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Azure Velvet Bright vs Amber Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #1189C5 and #C5A711 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.65:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Velvet Bright
Text on Amber Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#1189C5
HEX
#C5A711
rgb(17, 137, 197)
RGB
rgb(197, 167, 17)
hsl(200, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(50, 84%, 42%)
200°
Hue
50°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1189C5, #C5A711);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Azure Velvet Bright
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