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Iris Nocturne Pure#040462
Citrine Shadow Pure#898906
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Iris Nocturne Pure vs Citrine Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #040462 and #898906 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.71:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Pure
Text on Citrine Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#040462
HEX
#898906
rgb(4, 4, 98)
RGB
rgb(137, 137, 6)
hsl(240, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(60, 92%, 28%)
240°
Hue
60°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #040462, #898906);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.71:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Shadow Pure as the background and Iris Nocturne Pure as text for optimal readability.

These colors have a 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Iris Nocturne Pure
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