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Cerulean Silk Vivid#71D6EA
Apricot Tone Vivid#E4B24E
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Cerulean Silk Vivid vs Apricot Tone Vivid

A detailed comparison of #71D6EA and #E4B24E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Silk Vivid
Text on Apricot Tone Vivid

Color Properties

#71D6EA
HEX
#E4B24E
rgb(113, 214, 234)
RGB
rgb(228, 178, 78)
hsl(190, 74%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 60%)
190°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
68%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #71D6EA, #E4B24E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 Silk Vivid
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Apricot Tone Vivid
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