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Citrine Core Soft#A4A451
Orchid Core Soft#6D51A4
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Citrine Core Soft vs Orchid Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4A451 and #6D51A4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Soft
Text on Orchid Core Soft

Color Properties

#A4A451
HEX
#6D51A4
rgb(164, 164, 81)
RGB
rgb(109, 81, 164)
hsl(60, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 34%, 48%)
60°
Hue
260°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4A451, #6D51A4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.38:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Core Soft
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