Apricot Dusk Vivid#976C17
Cobalt Velvet Vivid#1C51BA
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Apricot Dusk Vivid vs Cobalt Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #976C17 and #1C51BA — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.52:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Vivid
Text on Cobalt Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#976C17
HEX
#1C51BA
rgb(151, 108, 23)
RGB
rgb(28, 81, 186)
hsl(40, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(220, 74%, 42%)
40°
Hue
220°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #976C17, #1C51BA);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.52:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Dusk Vivid
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Cobalt Velvet Vivid
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