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Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Citrine Velvet Clear#A5A531
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Apricot Core Clear vs Citrine Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #A5A531 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Citrine Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC9038
HEX
#A5A531
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 165, 49)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 42%)
40°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #A5A531);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Core Clear
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