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Indigo Velvet Vivid#1C36BA
Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
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Indigo Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C36BA and #BABA1C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#1C36BA
HEX
#BABA1C
rgb(28, 54, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 186, 28)
hsl(230, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
230°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C36BA, #BABA1C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.43:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Indigo Velvet Vivid
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Citrine Velvet Vivid
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