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Steel Velvet Vivid#1C78BA
Citrine Core Vivid#D5D520
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Steel Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C78BA and #D5D520 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Core Vivid

Color Properties

#1C78BA
HEX
#D5D520
rgb(28, 120, 186)
RGB
rgb(213, 213, 32)
hsl(205, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 48%)
205°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C78BA, #D5D520);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.01:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Steel Velvet Vivid
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