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Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
Mulberry Velvet Vivid#861CBA
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Citrine Dusk Vivid vs Mulberry Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #979717 and #861CBA — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid
Text on Mulberry Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#979717
HEX
#861CBA
rgb(151, 151, 23)
RGB
rgb(134, 28, 186)
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(280, 74%, 42%)
60°
Hue
280°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #979717, #861CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.34:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Dusk Vivid
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Mulberry Velvet Vivid
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