Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
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Indigo Dusk Vivid vs Apricot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #172C97 and #BA861C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#172C97
HEX
#BA861C
rgb(23, 44, 151)
RGB
rgb(186, 134, 28)
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
230°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #172C97, #BA861C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.53:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Indigo Dusk Vivid
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