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Apricot Ink Vivid#3E2D09
Amethyst Nocturne Vivid#140D59
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Apricot Ink Vivid vs Amethyst Nocturne Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3E2D09 and #140D59 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Vivid
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Vivid

Color Properties

#3E2D09
HEX
#140D59
rgb(62, 45, 9)
RGB
rgb(20, 13, 89)
hsl(40, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(245, 74%, 20%)
40°
Hue
245°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E2D09, #140D59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 155\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 Vivid
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Amethyst Nocturne Vivid
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