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Canary Velvet Vivid#BAAD1C
Sapphire Dusk Vivid#175797
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Canary Velvet Vivid vs Sapphire Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BAAD1C and #175797 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Velvet Vivid
Text on Sapphire Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BAAD1C
HEX
#175797
rgb(186, 173, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 87, 151)
hsl(55, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 74%, 34%)
55°
Hue
210°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BAAD1C, #175797);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.19:1, 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 155\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 Vivid
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Sapphire Dusk Vivid
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