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Saffron Velvet Pure#CE9C09
Amber Velvet Pure#CEAD09
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Saffron Velvet Pure vs Amber Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE9C09 and #CEAD09 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Velvet Pure
Text on Amber Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CE9C09
HEX
#CEAD09
rgb(206, 156, 9)
RGB
rgb(206, 173, 9)
hsl(45, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(50, 92%, 42%)
45°
Hue
50°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE9C09, #CEAD09);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Saffron Velvet Pure
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Amber Velvet Pure
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