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Apricot Ink Pure#452F03
Cobalt Nocturne Pure#042362
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Apricot Ink Pure vs Cobalt Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #452F03 and #042362 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Pure
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#452F03
HEX
#042362
rgb(69, 47, 3)
RGB
rgb(4, 35, 98)
hsl(40, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(220, 92%, 20%)
40°
Hue
220°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #452F03, #042362);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Ink Pure
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Cobalt Nocturne Pure
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