Amethyst Velvet Vivid#291CBA
Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
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Amethyst Velvet Vivid vs Apricot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #291CBA and #BA861C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Vivid
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#291CBA
HEX
#BA861C
rgb(41, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 134, 28)
hsl(245, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
245°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #291CBA, #BA861C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.31:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
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 Vivid
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