Steel Core Bright#148CE1
Apricot Radiant Bright#ECAB27
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Steel Core Bright vs Apricot Radiant Bright
A detailed comparison of #148CE1 and #ECAB27 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Bright
Text on Apricot Radiant Bright
Color Properties
#148CE1
HEX
#ECAB27
rgb(20, 140, 225)
RGB
rgb(236, 171, 39)
hsl(205, 84%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 84%, 54%)
205°
Hue
40°
84%
Saturation
84%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #148CE1, #ECAB27);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.78:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Core Bright
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Apricot Radiant Bright
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