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Cerulean Nocturne Bright#08505E
Apricot Ink Bright#422E06
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Cerulean Nocturne Bright vs Apricot Ink Bright

A detailed comparison of #08505E and #422E06 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Bright
Text on Apricot Ink Bright

Color Properties

#08505E
HEX
#422E06
rgb(8, 80, 94)
RGB
rgb(66, 46, 6)
hsl(190, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 84%, 14%)
190°
Hue
40°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #08505E, #422E06);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 Nocturne Bright
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