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Saffron Core Clear#BC9B38
Saffron Velvet Clear#A58831
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Saffron Core Clear vs Saffron Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9B38 and #A58831 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Clear
Text on Saffron Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC9B38
HEX
#A58831
rgb(188, 155, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 136, 49)
hsl(45, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(45, 54%, 42%)
45°
Hue
45°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9B38, #A58831);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Saffron Core Clear
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