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Apricot Ink Vivid#3E2D09
Orchid Nocturne Vivid#260D59
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Apricot Ink Vivid vs Orchid Nocturne Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3E2D09 and #260D59 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Vivid
Text on Orchid Nocturne Vivid

Color Properties

#3E2D09
HEX
#260D59
rgb(62, 45, 9)
RGB
rgb(38, 13, 89)
hsl(40, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(260, 74%, 20%)
40°
Hue
260°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E2D09, #260D59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 Ink Vivid
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Orchid Nocturne Vivid
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