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Apricot Dusk Vivid#976C17
Saffron Velvet Vivid#BA931C
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Apricot Dusk Vivid vs Saffron Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #976C17 and #BA931C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Vivid
Text on Saffron Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#976C17
HEX
#BA931C
rgb(151, 108, 23)
RGB
rgb(186, 147, 28)
hsl(40, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(45, 74%, 42%)
40°
Hue
45°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #976C17, #BA931C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Dusk Vivid
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Saffron Velvet Vivid
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