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Apricot Nocturne Clear#4F3C17
Steel Ink Clear#102737
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Apricot Nocturne Clear vs Steel Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F3C17 and #102737 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Nocturne Clear
Text on Steel Ink Clear

Color Properties

#4F3C17
HEX
#102737
rgb(79, 60, 23)
RGB
rgb(16, 39, 55)
hsl(40, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 14%)
40°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F3C17, #102737);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 Nocturne Clear
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