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Citrine Ink Vivid#3E3E09
Violet Nocturne Vivid#1A0D59
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Citrine Ink Vivid vs Violet Nocturne Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3E3E09 and #1A0D59 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.52:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Ink Vivid
Text on Violet Nocturne Vivid

Color Properties

#3E3E09
HEX
#1A0D59
rgb(62, 62, 9)
RGB
rgb(26, 13, 89)
hsl(60, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(250, 74%, 20%)
60°
Hue
250°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E3E09, #1A0D59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.52:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Ink Vivid
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Violet Nocturne Vivid
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