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Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
Sapphire Velvet Vivid#1C6BBA
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Citrine Dusk Vivid vs Sapphire Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #979717 and #1C6BBA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.75:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid
Text on Sapphire Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#979717
HEX
#1C6BBA
rgb(151, 151, 23)
RGB
rgb(28, 107, 186)
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(210, 74%, 42%)
60°
Hue
210°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #979717, #1C6BBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.75:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Dusk Vivid
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Sapphire Velvet Vivid
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