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Canary Tone Vivid#E4D84E
Amethyst Tone Vivid#5A4EE4
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Canary Tone Vivid vs Amethyst Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #E4D84E and #5A4EE4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.9:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Tone Vivid
Text on Amethyst Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#E4D84E
HEX
#5A4EE4
rgb(228, 216, 78)
RGB
rgb(90, 78, 228)
hsl(55, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(245, 74%, 60%)
55°
Hue
245°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
60%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E4D84E, #5A4EE4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.9:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Tone Vivid
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Amethyst Tone Vivid
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