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Citrine Shadow Pure#898906
Violet Shadow Pure#1C0689
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Citrine Shadow Pure vs Violet Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #898906 and #1C0689 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.93:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Shadow Pure
Text on Violet Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#898906
HEX
#1C0689
rgb(137, 137, 6)
RGB
rgb(28, 6, 137)
hsl(60, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 92%, 28%)
60°
Hue
250°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
28%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #898906, #1C0689);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.93:1, 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 170\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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