Steel Velvet Clear#3175A5
Apricot Velvet Clear#A57E31
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Steel Velvet Clear vs Apricot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #3175A5 and #A57E31 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Velvet Clear
Text on Apricot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#3175A5
HEX
#A57E31
rgb(49, 117, 165)
RGB
rgb(165, 126, 49)
hsl(205, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 42%)
205°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3175A5, #A57E31);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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Apricot Velvet Clear
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