Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
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Orchid Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #511CBA and #979717 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#511CBA
HEX
#979717
rgb(81, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 151, 23)
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
260°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #511CBA, #979717);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.04:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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Citrine Dusk Vivid
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