Apricot Ink Bright#422E06
Steel Nocturne Bright#083A5E
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Apricot Ink Bright vs Steel Nocturne Bright
A detailed comparison of #422E06 and #083A5E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Bright
Text on Steel Nocturne Bright
Color Properties
#422E06
HEX
#083A5E
rgb(66, 46, 6)
RGB
rgb(8, 58, 94)
hsl(40, 84%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 84%, 20%)
40°
Hue
205°
84%
Saturation
84%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #422E06, #083A5E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 Ink Bright
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Steel Nocturne Bright
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