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Canary Tone Vivid#E4D84E
Cobalt Tone Vivid#4E80E4
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Canary Tone Vivid vs Cobalt Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #E4D84E and #4E80E4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Tone Vivid
Text on Cobalt Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#E4D84E
HEX
#4E80E4
rgb(228, 216, 78)
RGB
rgb(78, 128, 228)
hsl(55, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 60%)
55°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
60%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E4D84E, #4E80E4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.57:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Tone Vivid
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Cobalt Tone Vivid
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