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Plum Tone Vivid#994EE4
Citrine Tone Vivid#E4E44E
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Plum Tone Vivid vs Citrine Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #994EE4 and #E4E44E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Tone Vivid
Text on Citrine Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#994EE4
HEX
#E4E44E
rgb(153, 78, 228)
RGB
rgb(228, 228, 78)
hsl(270, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 60%)
270°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
60%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #994EE4, #E4E44E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.4:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Plum Tone Vivid
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Citrine Tone Vivid
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