Sapphire Dusk Clear#285786
Apricot Velvet Clear#A57E31
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Sapphire Dusk Clear vs Apricot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #285786 and #A57E31 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Dusk Clear
Text on Apricot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#285786
HEX
#A57E31
rgb(40, 87, 134)
RGB
rgb(165, 126, 49)
hsl(210, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 42%)
210°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #285786, #A57E31);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.01:1, 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.
Sapphire Dusk Clear
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Apricot Velvet Clear
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