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Citrine Velvet Clear#A5A531
Iris Core Clear#3838BC
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Citrine Velvet Clear vs Iris Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #A5A531 and #3838BC — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Velvet Clear
Text on Iris Core Clear

Color Properties

#A5A531
HEX
#3838BC
rgb(165, 165, 49)
RGB
rgb(56, 56, 188)
hsl(60, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
60°
Hue
240°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A5A531, #3838BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.26:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Citrine Velvet Clear
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