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Cobalt Velvet Clear#3158A5
Amber Velvet Clear#A59231
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Cobalt Velvet Clear vs Amber Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #3158A5 and #A59231 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Clear
Text on Amber Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#3158A5
HEX
#A59231
rgb(49, 88, 165)
RGB
rgb(165, 146, 49)
hsl(220, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(50, 54%, 42%)
220°
Hue
50°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3158A5, #A59231);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.2:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cobalt Velvet Clear
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Amber Velvet Clear
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