Citrine Velvet Clear#A5A531
Amethyst Velvet Clear#3B31A5
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Citrine Velvet Clear vs Amethyst Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #A5A531 and #3B31A5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.7:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Velvet Clear
Text on Amethyst Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#A5A531
HEX
#3B31A5
rgb(165, 165, 49)
RGB
rgb(59, 49, 165)
hsl(60, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 42%)
60°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5A531, #3B31A5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.7:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Citrine Velvet Clear
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