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Apricot Dusk Vivid#976C17
Steel Shadow Vivid#13507C
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Apricot Dusk Vivid vs Steel Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #976C17 and #13507C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.81:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Dusk Vivid
Text on Steel Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#976C17
HEX
#13507C
rgb(151, 108, 23)
RGB
rgb(19, 80, 124)
hsl(40, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 28%)
40°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #976C17, #13507C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.81:1, 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 165\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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Steel Shadow Vivid
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