Iris Velvet Vivid#1C1CBA
Amber Velvet Vivid#BAA01C
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Iris Velvet Vivid vs Amber Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C1CBA and #BAA01C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
4.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Vivid
Text on Amber Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#1C1CBA
HEX
#BAA01C
rgb(28, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 160, 28)
hsl(240, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(50, 74%, 42%)
240°
Hue
50°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C1CBA, #BAA01C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 4.23:1, 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.
Iris Velvet Vivid
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