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Orchid Shadow Vivid#36137C
Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
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Orchid Shadow Vivid vs Citrine Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #36137C and #979717 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Vivid
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#36137C
HEX
#979717
rgb(54, 19, 124)
RGB
rgb(151, 151, 23)
hsl(260, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
260°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #36137C, #979717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.38:1, 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 Shadow Vivid
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Citrine Dusk Vivid
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