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Amethyst Velvet Clear#3B31A5
Apricot Dusk Clear#866628
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Amethyst Velvet Clear vs Apricot Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #3B31A5 and #866628 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.82:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Clear
Text on Apricot Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#3B31A5
HEX
#866628
rgb(59, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(134, 102, 40)
hsl(245, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 34%)
245°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B31A5, #866628);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.82:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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Apricot Dusk Clear
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