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Cobalt Dusk Vivid#174197
Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
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Cobalt Dusk Vivid vs Citrine Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #174197 and #979717 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Dusk Vivid
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#174197
HEX
#979717
rgb(23, 65, 151)
RGB
rgb(151, 151, 23)
hsl(220, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
220°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #174197, #979717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.02:1, 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.

Cobalt Dusk Vivid
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Citrine Dusk Vivid
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