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Canary Velvet Vivid#BAAD1C
Canary Dusk Vivid#978C17
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Canary Velvet Vivid vs Canary Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BAAD1C and #978C17 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Velvet Vivid
Text on Canary Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BAAD1C
HEX
#978C17
rgb(186, 173, 28)
RGB
rgb(151, 140, 23)
hsl(55, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(55, 74%, 34%)
55°
Hue
55°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BAAD1C, #978C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Canary Velvet Vivid
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Canary Dusk Vivid
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