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Apricot Core Dust#9A855B
Orchid Core Dust#705B9A
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Apricot Core Dust vs Orchid Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A855B and #705B9A — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.61:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Dust
Text on Orchid Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A855B
HEX
#705B9A
rgb(154, 133, 91)
RGB
rgb(112, 91, 154)
hsl(40, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 26%, 48%)
40°
Hue
260°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A855B, #705B9A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.61:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Core Dust
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