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Apricot Core Pure#EBA00A
Steel Core Pure#0A8DEB
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Apricot Core Pure vs Steel Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #EBA00A and #0A8DEB — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Pure
Text on Steel Core Pure

Color Properties

#EBA00A
HEX
#0A8DEB
rgb(235, 160, 10)
RGB
rgb(10, 141, 235)
hsl(40, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 48%)
40°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EBA00A, #0A8DEB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 165\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 Pure
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