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Saffron Velvet Bright#C59811
Cobalt Velvet Bright#114DC5
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Saffron Velvet Bright vs Cobalt Velvet Bright

A detailed comparison of #C59811 and #114DC5 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Velvet Bright
Text on Cobalt Velvet Bright

Color Properties

#C59811
HEX
#114DC5
rgb(197, 152, 17)
RGB
rgb(17, 77, 197)
hsl(45, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 84%, 42%)
45°
Hue
220°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C59811, #114DC5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.72:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Saffron Velvet Bright
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