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Canary Velvet Pure#CEBD09
Plum Velvet Pure#6B09CE
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Canary Velvet Pure vs Plum Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CEBD09 and #6B09CE — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Velvet Pure
Text on Plum Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CEBD09
HEX
#6B09CE
rgb(206, 189, 9)
RGB
rgb(107, 9, 206)
hsl(55, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(270, 92%, 42%)
55°
Hue
270°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CEBD09, #6B09CE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.27:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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