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Citrine Shadow Pure#898906
Iris Nocturne Pure#040462
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Citrine Shadow Pure vs Iris Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #898906 and #040462 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.71:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Shadow Pure
Text on Iris Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#898906
HEX
#040462
rgb(137, 137, 6)
RGB
rgb(4, 4, 98)
hsl(60, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 92%, 20%)
60°
Hue
240°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #898906, #040462);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.71:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Shadow Pure as the background and Iris Nocturne Pure as text for optimal readability.

These colors have a 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Shadow Pure
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Iris Nocturne Pure
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