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Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
Vermillion Velvet Clear#A54E31
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Citrine Core Clear vs Vermillion Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCBC38 and #A54E31 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Clear
Text on Vermillion Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BCBC38
HEX
#A54E31
rgb(188, 188, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 78, 49)
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(15, 54%, 42%)
60°
Hue
15°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCBC38, #A54E31);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.78:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Core Clear
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Vermillion Velvet Clear
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