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Crimson Velvet Bright#C51111
Citrine Velvet Bright#C5C511
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Crimson Velvet Bright vs Citrine Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #C51111 and #C5C511 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Bright
Text on Citrine Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#C51111
HEX
#C5C511
rgb(197, 17, 17)
RGB
rgb(197, 197, 17)
hsl(0, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 84%, 42%)
0°
Hue
60°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C51111, #C5C511);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.28:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Velvet Bright
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