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Citrine Core Vivid#D5D520
Cobalt Core Vivid#205CD5
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Citrine Core Vivid vs Cobalt Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5D520 and #205CD5 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.76:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Vivid
Text on Cobalt Core Vivid

Color Properties

#D5D520
HEX
#205CD5
rgb(213, 213, 32)
RGB
rgb(32, 92, 213)
hsl(60, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 48%)
60°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5D520, #205CD5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.76:1, 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 160\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 Vivid
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