Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
Azure Dusk Vivid#176C97
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Apricot Velvet Vivid vs Azure Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA861C and #176C97 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Text on Azure Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#BA861C
HEX
#176C97
rgb(186, 134, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 108, 151)
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(200, 74%, 34%)
40°
Hue
200°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA861C, #176C97);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.8:1, 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 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 Vivid
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Azure Dusk Vivid
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