Apricot Ink Vivid#3E2D09
Steel Ink Vivid#09283E
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Apricot Ink Vivid vs Steel Ink Vivid
A detailed comparison of #3E2D09 and #09283E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Vivid
Text on Steel Ink Vivid
Color Properties
#3E2D09
HEX
#09283E
rgb(62, 45, 9)
RGB
rgb(9, 40, 62)
hsl(40, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 14%)
40°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E2D09, #09283E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 165\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 Vivid
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Steel Ink Vivid
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