Saffron Core Bright#E1AE14
Sapphire Velvet Bright#116BC5
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Saffron Core Bright vs Sapphire Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #E1AE14 and #116BC5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.61:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Bright
Text on Sapphire Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#E1AE14
HEX
#116BC5
rgb(225, 174, 20)
RGB
rgb(17, 107, 197)
hsl(45, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 84%, 42%)
45°
Hue
210°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1AE14, #116BC5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.61:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Saffron Core Bright
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Sapphire Velvet Bright
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