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Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
Tangerine Velvet Vivid#BA5E1C
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Citrine Dusk Vivid vs Tangerine Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #979717 and #BA5E1C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.44:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid
Text on Tangerine Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#979717
HEX
#BA5E1C
rgb(151, 151, 23)
RGB
rgb(186, 94, 28)
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(25, 74%, 42%)
60°
Hue
25°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #979717, #BA5E1C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.44:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Citrine Dusk Vivid
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Tangerine Velvet Vivid
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