Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
Saffron Core Clear#BC9B38
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Sapphire Velvet Clear vs Saffron Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #316BA5 and #BC9B38 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear
Text on Saffron Core Clear
Color Properties
#316BA5
HEX
#BC9B38
rgb(49, 107, 165)
RGB
rgb(188, 155, 56)
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(45, 54%, 48%)
210°
Hue
45°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #316BA5, #BC9B38);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.09:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Sapphire Velvet Clear
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Saffron Core Clear
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