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Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
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Citrine Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BABA1C and #979717 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BABA1C
HEX
#979717
rgb(186, 186, 28)
RGB
rgb(151, 151, 23)
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
60°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BABA1C, #979717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Citrine Velvet Vivid
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Citrine Dusk Vivid
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