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Saffron Radiant Vivid#E1B533
Steel Tone Vivid#4EA6E4
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Saffron Radiant Vivid vs Steel Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #E1B533 and #4EA6E4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Radiant Vivid
Text on Steel Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#E1B533
HEX
#4EA6E4
rgb(225, 181, 51)
RGB
rgb(78, 166, 228)
hsl(45, 74%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 60%)
45°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
54%
Lightness
60%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E1B533, #4EA6E4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Saffron Radiant Vivid
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Steel Tone Vivid
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