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Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
Citrine Core Vivid#D5D520
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C51BA and #D5D520 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.55:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Core Vivid

Color Properties

#1C51BA
HEX
#D5D520
rgb(28, 81, 186)
RGB
rgb(213, 213, 32)
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 48%)
220°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C51BA, #D5D520);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.55:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Core Vivid as the background and Cobalt Velvet 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 Velvet Vivid
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Citrine Core Vivid
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