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Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Apricot Velvet Clear#A57E31
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Apricot Core Clear vs Apricot Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #A57E31 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Apricot Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC9038
HEX
#A57E31
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(165, 126, 49)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 42%)
40°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #A57E31);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Core Clear
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Apricot Velvet Clear
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