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Amber Velvet Vivid#BAA01C
Crimson Dusk Vivid#971717
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Amber Velvet Vivid vs Crimson Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BAA01C and #971717 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Velvet Vivid
Text on Crimson Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BAA01C
HEX
#971717
rgb(186, 160, 28)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 23)
hsl(50, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(0, 74%, 34%)
50°
Hue
0°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BAA01C, #971717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.32:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Amber Velvet Vivid
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Crimson Dusk Vivid
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