We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Apricot Silk Muted#BCB29F
Saffron Tone Muted#ABA287
VS

Apricot Silk Muted vs Saffron Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #BCB29F and #ABA287 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Silk Muted
Text on Saffron Tone Muted

Color Properties

#BCB29F
HEX
#ABA287
rgb(188, 178, 159)
RGB
rgb(171, 162, 135)
hsl(40, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(45, 18%, 60%)
40°
Hue
45°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCB29F, #ABA287);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Silk Muted
view_detail →
Saffron Tone Muted
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Apricot Silk Muted vs Cobalt Silk Muted
#BCB29F · #9FA9BC
Saffron Tone Muted vs Cobalt Tone Muted
#ABA287 · #8793AB
Citrine Silk Muted vs Saffron Tone Muted
#BCBC9F · #ABA287
Apricot Silk Muted vs Honey Tone Muted
#BCB29F · #A5AB87
Citrine Silk Muted vs Honey Tone Muted
#BCBC9F · #A5AB87