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Orchid Core Vivid#5C20D5
Saffron Core Vivid#D5A820
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Orchid Core Vivid vs Saffron Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #5C20D5 and #D5A820 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Vivid
Text on Saffron Core Vivid

Color Properties

#5C20D5
HEX
#D5A820
rgb(92, 32, 213)
RGB
rgb(213, 168, 32)
hsl(260, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(45, 74%, 48%)
260°
Hue
45°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5C20D5, #D5A820);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.6:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Core Vivid
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Saffron Core Vivid
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