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Saffron Velvet Vivid#BA931C
Steel Core Vivid#2089D5
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Saffron Velvet Vivid vs Steel Core Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA931C and #2089D5 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Velvet Vivid
Text on Steel Core Vivid

Color Properties

#BA931C
HEX
#2089D5
rgb(186, 147, 28)
RGB
rgb(32, 137, 213)
hsl(45, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 48%)
45°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA931C, #2089D5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 160\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 Vivid
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