Cerulean Dusk Pure#078CA6
Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
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Cerulean Dusk Pure vs Apricot Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #078CA6 and #CE8C09 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Pure
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#078CA6
HEX
#CE8C09
rgb(7, 140, 166)
RGB
rgb(206, 140, 9)
hsl(190, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
190°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #078CA6, #CE8C09);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Dusk Pure
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Apricot Velvet Pure
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