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Apricot Dusk Vivid#976C17
Merlot Shadow Vivid#7C1324
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Apricot Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #976C17 and #7C1324 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#976C17
HEX
#7C1324
rgb(151, 108, 23)
RGB
rgb(124, 19, 36)
hsl(40, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 28%)
40°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #976C17, #7C1324);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.26:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Dusk Vivid
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Merlot Shadow Vivid
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