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Orchid Core Clear#6438BC
Citrine Radiant Clear#C9C94A
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Orchid Core Clear vs Citrine Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #6438BC and #C9C94A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Clear
Text on Citrine Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#6438BC
HEX
#C9C94A
rgb(100, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(201, 201, 74)
hsl(260, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 54%)
260°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6438BC, #C9C94A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.21:1, 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.

Orchid Core Clear
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