Cerulean Velvet Vivid#1CA0BA
Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
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Cerulean Velvet Vivid vs Apricot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1CA0BA and #BA861C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Vivid
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#1CA0BA
HEX
#BA861C
rgb(28, 160, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 134, 28)
hsl(190, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
190°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1CA0BA, #BA861C);
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 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 Velvet Vivid
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