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Sapphire Velvet Bright#116BC5
Canary Core Bright#E1D014
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Sapphire Velvet Bright vs Canary Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #116BC5 and #E1D014 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Velvet Bright
Text on Canary Core Bright

Color Properties

#116BC5
HEX
#E1D014
rgb(17, 107, 197)
RGB
rgb(225, 208, 20)
hsl(210, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(55, 84%, 48%)
210°
Hue
55°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #116BC5, #E1D014);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.36:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Sapphire Velvet Bright
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