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Apricot Core Pure#EBA00A
Orchid Velvet Pure#4A09CE
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Apricot Core Pure vs Orchid Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #EBA00A and #4A09CE — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Pure
Text on Orchid Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#EBA00A
HEX
#4A09CE
rgb(235, 160, 10)
RGB
rgb(74, 9, 206)
hsl(40, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 92%, 42%)
40°
Hue
260°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EBA00A, #4A09CE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.31:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

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 Pure
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