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Apricot Dusk Clear#866628
Cerulean Shadow Clear#21616E
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Apricot Dusk Clear vs Cerulean Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #866628 and #21616E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Clear
Text on Cerulean Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#866628
HEX
#21616E
rgb(134, 102, 40)
RGB
rgb(33, 97, 110)
hsl(40, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 28%)
40°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #866628, #21616E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Dusk Clear
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