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Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
Citrine Velvet Vivid#BABA1C
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Orchid Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #511CBA and #BABA1C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.55:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#511CBA
HEX
#BABA1C
rgb(81, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 186, 28)
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 42%)
260°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #511CBA, #BABA1C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.55:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Citrine Velvet Vivid as the background and Orchid Velvet Vivid as text for optimal readability.

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 Velvet Vivid
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Citrine Velvet Vivid
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