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Apricot Silk Clear#D9BC81
Tangerine Silk Clear#D9A681
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Apricot Silk Clear vs Tangerine Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #D9BC81 and #D9A681 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Silk Clear
Text on Tangerine Silk Clear

Color Properties

#D9BC81
HEX
#D9A681
rgb(217, 188, 129)
RGB
rgb(217, 166, 129)
hsl(40, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(25, 54%, 68%)
40°
Hue
25°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D9BC81, #D9A681);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Silk Clear
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