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Citrine Core Vivid#D5D520
Saffron Velvet Vivid#BA931C
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Citrine Core Vivid vs Saffron Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5D520 and #BA931C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.84:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Vivid
Text on Saffron Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#D5D520
HEX
#BA931C
rgb(213, 213, 32)
RGB
rgb(186, 147, 28)
hsl(60, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(45, 74%, 42%)
60°
Hue
45°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5D520, #BA931C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.84:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Citrine Core Vivid
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Saffron Velvet Vivid
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