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Saffron Core Vivid#D5A820
Sapphire Velvet Vivid#1C6BBA
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Saffron Core Vivid vs Sapphire Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5A820 and #1C6BBA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Vivid
Text on Sapphire Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#D5A820
HEX
#1C6BBA
rgb(213, 168, 32)
RGB
rgb(28, 107, 186)
hsl(45, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 74%, 42%)
45°
Hue
210°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5A820, #1C6BBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.45:1, 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 Vivid
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Sapphire Velvet Vivid
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