Cobalt Velvet Bright#114DC5
Amber Velvet Bright#C5A711
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Cobalt Velvet Bright vs Amber Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #114DC5 and #C5A711 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Bright
Text on Amber Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#114DC5
HEX
#C5A711
rgb(17, 77, 197)
RGB
rgb(197, 167, 17)
hsl(220, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(50, 84%, 42%)
220°
Hue
50°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #114DC5, #C5A711);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.08:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cobalt Velvet Bright
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