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Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
Tangerine Core Clear#BC6F38
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Apricot Core Clear vs Tangerine Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC9038 and #BC6F38 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Core Clear
Text on Tangerine Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC9038
HEX
#BC6F38
rgb(188, 144, 56)
RGB
rgb(188, 111, 56)
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(25, 54%, 48%)
40°
Hue
25°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC9038, #BC6F38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 15\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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Tangerine Core Clear
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