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Amethyst Core Vivid#2F20D5
Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
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Amethyst Core Vivid vs Apricot Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #2F20D5 and #BA861C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.85:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Core Vivid
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#2F20D5
HEX
#BA861C
rgb(47, 32, 213)
RGB
rgb(186, 134, 28)
hsl(245, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
245°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2F20D5, #BA861C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.85:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amethyst Core Vivid
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Apricot Velvet Vivid
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