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Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
Violet Dusk Vivid#2C1797
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Apricot Velvet Vivid vs Violet Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #BA861C and #2C1797 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.89:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Text on Violet Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#BA861C
HEX
#2C1797
rgb(186, 134, 28)
RGB
rgb(44, 23, 151)
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(250, 74%, 34%)
40°
Hue
250°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA861C, #2C1797);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.89:1, 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 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 Vivid
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Violet Dusk Vivid
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