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Citrine Core Soft#A4A451
Amethyst Velvet Soft#4D4790
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Citrine Core Soft vs Amethyst Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4A451 and #4D4790 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Soft
Text on Amethyst Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#A4A451
HEX
#4D4790
rgb(164, 164, 81)
RGB
rgb(77, 71, 144)
hsl(60, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 34%, 42%)
60°
Hue
245°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4A451, #4D4790);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.06:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Core Soft
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