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Apricot Core Soft#A48851
Orchid Velvet Soft#5F4790
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Apricot Core Soft vs Orchid Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #A48851 and #5F4790 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Soft
Text on Orchid Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#A48851
HEX
#5F4790
rgb(164, 136, 81)
RGB
rgb(95, 71, 144)
hsl(40, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 34%, 42%)
40°
Hue
260°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A48851, #5F4790);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.23:1, 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 Soft
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