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Orchid Core Bright#5814E1
Citrine Velvet Bright#C5C511
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Orchid Core Bright vs Citrine Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #5814E1 and #C5C511 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Bright
Text on Citrine Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#5814E1
HEX
#C5C511
rgb(88, 20, 225)
RGB
rgb(197, 197, 17)
hsl(260, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 84%, 42%)
260°
Hue
60°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5814E1, #C5C511);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.37:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Orchid Core Bright
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