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Citrine Velvet Bright#C5C511
Tangerine Velvet Bright#C55C11
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Citrine Velvet Bright vs Tangerine Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #C5C511 and #C55C11 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Velvet Bright
Text on Tangerine Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#C5C511
HEX
#C55C11
rgb(197, 197, 17)
RGB
rgb(197, 92, 17)
hsl(60, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(25, 84%, 42%)
60°
Hue
25°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C5C511, #C55C11);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.31:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Citrine Velvet Bright
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