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Citrine Core Bright#E1E114
Steel Core Bright#148CE1
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Citrine Core Bright vs Steel Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #E1E114 and #148CE1 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Bright
Text on Steel Core Bright

Color Properties

#E1E114
HEX
#148CE1
rgb(225, 225, 20)
RGB
rgb(20, 140, 225)
hsl(60, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 48%)
60°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1E114, #148CE1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.55:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Core Bright
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