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Apricot Silk Clear#D9BC81
Cobalt Silk Clear#819FD9
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Apricot Silk Clear vs Cobalt Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #D9BC81 and #819FD9 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Silk Clear
Text on Cobalt Silk Clear

Color Properties

#D9BC81
HEX
#819FD9
rgb(217, 188, 129)
RGB
rgb(129, 159, 217)
hsl(40, 54%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(220, 54%, 68%)
40°
Hue
220°
54%
Saturation
54%
68%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D9BC81, #819FD9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Silk Clear
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Cobalt Silk Clear
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