Steel Velvet Bright#117AC5
Saffron Dusk Bright#A07B0E
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Steel Velvet Bright vs Saffron Dusk Bright
A detailed comparison of #117AC5 and #A07B0E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Bright
Text on Saffron Dusk Bright
Color Properties
#117AC5
HEX
#A07B0E
rgb(17, 122, 197)
RGB
rgb(160, 123, 14)
hsl(205, 84%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(45, 84%, 34%)
205°
Hue
45°
84%
Saturation
84%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #117AC5, #A07B0E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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.
Steel Velvet Bright
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Saffron Dusk Bright
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