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Citrine Core Vivid#D5D520
Amethyst Velvet Vivid#291CBA
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Citrine Core Vivid vs Amethyst Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5D520 and #291CBA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

6.79:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Vivid
Text on Amethyst Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#D5D520
HEX
#291CBA
rgb(213, 213, 32)
RGB
rgb(41, 28, 186)
hsl(60, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 74%, 42%)
60°
Hue
245°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5D520, #291CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 6.79:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Core Vivid as the background and Amethyst Velvet Vivid as text for optimal readability.

These colors have a 175\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 Vivid
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Amethyst Velvet Vivid
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