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Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
Amethyst Dusk Pure#1407A6
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Apricot Velvet Pure vs Amethyst Dusk Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE8C09 and #1407A6 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.58:1contrast ratio
✓ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✓ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Text on Amethyst Dusk Pure

Color Properties

#CE8C09
HEX
#1407A6
rgb(206, 140, 9)
RGB
rgb(20, 7, 166)
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(245, 92%, 34%)
40°
Hue
245°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE8C09, #1407A6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.58:1, this pair meets WCAG AA for normal text. Use Apricot Velvet Pure as the background and Amethyst Dusk Pure as text for optimal readability.

These colors have a 155\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 Pure
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Amethyst Dusk Pure
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