Apricot Velvet Clear#A57E31
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Apricot Velvet Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #A57E31 and #38A6BC — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Color Properties
#A57E31
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(165, 126, 49)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(40, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
40°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A57E31, #38A6BC);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Velvet Clear
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Cerulean Core Clear
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