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Steel Tone Vivid#4EA6E4
Saffron Silk Vivid#EACC71
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Steel Tone Vivid vs Saffron Silk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #4EA6E4 and #EACC71 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.69:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Vivid
Text on Saffron Silk Vivid

Color Properties

#4EA6E4
HEX
#EACC71
rgb(78, 166, 228)
RGB
rgb(234, 204, 113)
hsl(205, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(45, 74%, 68%)
205°
Hue
45°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
68%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4EA6E4, #EACC71);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.69:1, 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 Tone Vivid
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Saffron Silk Vivid
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