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Apricot Core Dust#9A855B
Indigo Velvet Dust#4F5987
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Apricot Core Dust vs Indigo Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A855B and #4F5987 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.89:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Dust
Text on Indigo Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#9A855B
HEX
#4F5987
rgb(154, 133, 91)
RGB
rgb(79, 89, 135)
hsl(40, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 42%)
40°
Hue
230°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A855B, #4F5987);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.89:1, 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 170\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 Dust
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