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Cobalt Tone Vivid#4E80E4
Canary Tone Vivid#E4D84E
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Cobalt Tone Vivid vs Canary Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #4E80E4 and #E4D84E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Tone Vivid
Text on Canary Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#4E80E4
HEX
#E4D84E
rgb(78, 128, 228)
RGB
rgb(228, 216, 78)
hsl(220, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(55, 74%, 60%)
220°
Hue
55°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E80E4, #E4D84E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.57:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cobalt Tone Vivid
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Canary Tone Vivid
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