Apricot Core Bright#E19D14
Steel Radiant Bright#279AEC
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Apricot Core Bright vs Steel Radiant Bright
A detailed comparison of #E19D14 and #279AEC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Bright
Text on Steel Radiant Bright
Color Properties
#E19D14
HEX
#279AEC
rgb(225, 157, 20)
RGB
rgb(39, 154, 236)
hsl(40, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 54%)
40°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #E19D14, #279AEC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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.
Apricot Core Bright
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