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Canary Velvet Clear#A59B31
Amethyst Velvet Clear#3B31A5
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Canary Velvet Clear vs Amethyst Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #A59B31 and #3B31A5 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Velvet Clear
Text on Amethyst Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#A59B31
HEX
#3B31A5
rgb(165, 155, 49)
RGB
rgb(59, 49, 165)
hsl(55, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 42%)
55°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A59B31, #3B31A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.38:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Velvet Clear
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