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Canary Velvet Clear#A59B31
Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
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Canary Velvet Clear vs Citrine Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #A59B31 and #BCBC38 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Velvet Clear
Text on Citrine Core Clear

Color Properties

#A59B31
HEX
#BCBC38
rgb(165, 155, 49)
RGB
rgb(188, 188, 56)
hsl(55, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
55°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A59B31, #BCBC38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Canary Velvet Clear
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Citrine Core Clear
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