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Saffron Shadow Pure#896806
Cerulean Nocturne Pure#045262
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Saffron Shadow Pure vs Cerulean Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #896806 and #045262 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.69:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Shadow Pure
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#896806
HEX
#045262
rgb(137, 104, 6)
RGB
rgb(4, 82, 98)
hsl(45, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 92%, 20%)
45°
Hue
190°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #896806, #045262);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.69:1, 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 Shadow Pure
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Cerulean Nocturne Pure
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