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Saffron Dusk Vivid#977717
Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
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Saffron Dusk Vivid vs Cerulean Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #977717 and #178197 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Dusk Vivid
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#977717
HEX
#178197
rgb(151, 119, 23)
RGB
rgb(23, 129, 151)
hsl(45, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
45°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #977717, #178197);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

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.

Saffron Dusk Vivid
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid
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