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Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
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Apricot Velvet Vivid vs Citrine Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA861C and #979717 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BA861C
HEX
#979717
rgb(186, 134, 28)
RGB
rgb(151, 151, 23)
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
40°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA861C, #979717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Velvet Vivid
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Citrine Dusk Vivid
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