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Apricot Radiant Pure#F6AE1E
Steel Radiant Pure#1E9CF6
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Apricot Radiant Pure vs Steel Radiant Pure

A detailed comparison of #F6AE1E and #1E9CF6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.54:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Radiant Pure
Text on Steel Radiant Pure

Color Properties

#F6AE1E
HEX
#1E9CF6
rgb(246, 174, 30)
RGB
rgb(30, 156, 246)
hsl(40, 92%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 54%)
40°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
54%
Lightness
54%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #F6AE1E, #1E9CF6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.54:1, 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 Radiant Pure
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Steel Radiant Pure
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