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Cerulean Velvet Soft#478390
Saffron Core Soft#A48F51
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Cerulean Velvet Soft vs Saffron Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #478390 and #A48F51 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Soft
Text on Saffron Core Soft

Color Properties

#478390
HEX
#A48F51
rgb(71, 131, 144)
RGB
rgb(164, 143, 81)
hsl(190, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(45, 34%, 48%)
190°
Hue
45°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #478390, #A48F51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Velvet Soft
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