Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Iris Velvet Clear#3131A5
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Apricot Core Clear vs Iris Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #3131A5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Iris Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#BC9038
HEX
#3131A5
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(49, 49, 165)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(240, 54%, 42%)
40°
Hue
240°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #3131A5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.4:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Core Clear
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