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Canary Core Bright#E1D014
Plum Velvet Bright#6B11C5
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Canary Core Bright vs Plum Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #E1D014 and #6B11C5 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

5.27:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Canary Core Bright
Text on Plum Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#E1D014
HEX
#6B11C5
rgb(225, 208, 20)
RGB
rgb(107, 17, 197)
hsl(55, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 84%, 42%)
55°
Hue
270°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1D014, #6B11C5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 5.27:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Canary Core Bright as the background and Plum Velvet Bright as text for optimal readability.

These colors have a 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Canary Core Bright
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