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Canary Core Clear#BCB138
Plum Velvet Clear#6B31A5
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Canary Core Clear vs Plum Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCB138 and #6B31A5 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Core Clear
Text on Plum Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BCB138
HEX
#6B31A5
rgb(188, 177, 56)
RGB
rgb(107, 49, 165)
hsl(55, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 42%)
55°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCB138, #6B31A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.64:1, 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.

Canary Core Clear
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