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Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Iris Radiant Clear#4A4AC9
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Apricot Core Clear vs Iris Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #4A4AC9 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Iris Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#BC9038
HEX
#4A4AC9
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(74, 74, 201)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(240, 54%, 54%)
40°
Hue
240°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #4A4AC9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.31:1, 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 160\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 Clear
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Iris Radiant Clear
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