Cobalt Dusk Vivid#174197
Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
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Cobalt Dusk Vivid vs Citrine Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #174197 and #BABA1C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
4.52:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Dusk Vivid
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#174197
HEX
#BABA1C
rgb(23, 65, 151)
RGB
rgb(186, 186, 28)
hsl(220, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
220°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #174197, #BABA1C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 4.52:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Velvet Vivid as the background and Cobalt Dusk Vivid as text for optimal readability.
These colors have a 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cobalt Dusk Vivid
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Citrine Velvet Vivid
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