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Citrine Velvet Dust#87874F
Apricot Core Dust#9A855B
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Citrine Velvet Dust vs Apricot Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #87874F and #9A855B — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Velvet Dust
Text on Apricot Core Dust

Color Properties

#87874F
HEX
#9A855B
rgb(135, 135, 79)
RGB
rgb(154, 133, 91)
hsl(60, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 48%)
60°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #87874F, #9A855B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Citrine Velvet Dust
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