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Apricot Core Bright#E19D14
Cobalt Core Bright#1458E1
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Apricot Core Bright vs Cobalt Core Bright

A detailed comparison of #E19D14 and #1458E1 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Bright
Text on Cobalt Core Bright

Color Properties

#E19D14
HEX
#1458E1
rgb(225, 157, 20)
RGB
rgb(20, 88, 225)
hsl(40, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(220, 84%, 48%)
40°
Hue
220°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E19D14, #1458E1);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.57:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Core Bright
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