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Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
Plum Velvet Vivid#6B1CBA
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Citrine Velvet Vivid vs Plum Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BABA1C and #6B1CBA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid
Text on Plum Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#BABA1C
HEX
#6B1CBA
rgb(186, 186, 28)
RGB
rgb(107, 28, 186)
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(270, 74%, 42%)
60°
Hue
270°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BABA1C, #6B1CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.05:1, 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 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 Velvet Vivid
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Plum Velvet Vivid
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