Cobalt Dusk Pure#073CA6
Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
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Cobalt Dusk Pure vs Apricot Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #073CA6 and #CE8C09 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Dusk Pure
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#073CA6
HEX
#CE8C09
rgb(7, 60, 166)
RGB
rgb(206, 140, 9)
hsl(220, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
220°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #073CA6, #CE8C09);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.35:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cobalt Dusk Pure
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