Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C51BA and #979717 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#1C51BA
HEX
#979717
rgb(28, 81, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 151, 23)
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
220°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C51BA, #979717);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.3:1, 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 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 Vivid
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Citrine Dusk Vivid
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