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Steel Radiant Vivid#3398E1
Saffron Core Vivid#D5A820
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Steel Radiant Vivid vs Saffron Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3398E1 and #D5A820 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Radiant Vivid
Text on Saffron Core Vivid

Color Properties

#3398E1
HEX
#D5A820
rgb(51, 152, 225)
RGB
rgb(213, 168, 32)
hsl(205, 74%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(45, 74%, 48%)
205°
Hue
45°
74%
Saturation
74%
54%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3398E1, #D5A820);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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.

Steel Radiant Vivid
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Saffron Core Vivid
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