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Citrine Shadow Pure#898906
Orchid Nocturne Pure#230462
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Citrine Shadow Pure vs Orchid Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #898906 and #230462 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Shadow Pure
Text on Orchid Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#898906
HEX
#230462
rgb(137, 137, 6)
RGB
rgb(35, 4, 98)
hsl(60, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 92%, 20%)
60°
Hue
260°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #898906, #230462);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.46:1, 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 Shadow Pure
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