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Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
Cobalt Dusk Vivid#174197
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Citrine Velvet Vivid vs Cobalt Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BABA1C and #174197 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.52:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid
Text on Cobalt Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BABA1C
HEX
#174197
rgb(186, 186, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 65, 151)
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 34%)
60°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BABA1C, #174197);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.52:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Velvet Vivid as the background and Cobalt Dusk Vivid as text for optimal readability.

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 Velvet Vivid
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Cobalt Dusk Vivid
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