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Indigo Velvet Vivid#1C36BA
Apricot Dusk Vivid#976C17
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Indigo Velvet Vivid vs Apricot Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #1C36BA and #976C17 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.96:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Indigo Velvet Vivid
Text on Apricot Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#1C36BA
HEX
#976C17
rgb(28, 54, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 108, 23)
hsl(230, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 34%)
230°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C36BA, #976C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.96:1, 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 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 Velvet Vivid
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Apricot Dusk Vivid
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