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Apricot Dusk Vivid#976C17
Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
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Apricot Dusk Vivid vs Orchid Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #976C17 and #511CBA — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Vivid
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#976C17
HEX
#511CBA
rgb(151, 108, 23)
RGB
rgb(81, 28, 186)
hsl(40, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
40°
Hue
260°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #976C17, #511CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.01:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Dusk Vivid
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