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Cobalt Velvet Clear#3158A5
Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
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Cobalt Velvet Clear vs Citrine Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3158A5 and #BCBC38 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Clear
Text on Citrine Core Clear

Color Properties

#3158A5
HEX
#BCBC38
rgb(49, 88, 165)
RGB
rgb(188, 188, 56)
hsl(220, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
220°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3158A5, #BCBC38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.38:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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