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Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
Iris Velvet Pure#0909CE
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Apricot Velvet Pure vs Iris Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE8C09 and #0909CE — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Text on Iris Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CE8C09
HEX
#0909CE
rgb(206, 140, 9)
RGB
rgb(9, 9, 206)
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(240, 92%, 42%)
40°
Hue
240°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE8C09, #0909CE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.8:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 160\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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