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Citrine Core Vivid#D5D520
Steel Core Vivid#2089D5
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Citrine Core Vivid vs Steel Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5D520 and #2089D5 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Vivid
Text on Steel Core Vivid

Color Properties

#D5D520
HEX
#2089D5
rgb(213, 213, 32)
RGB
rgb(32, 137, 213)
hsl(60, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 48%)
60°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5D520, #2089D5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.39:1, 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.

Citrine Core Vivid
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