We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Apricot Silk Vivid#EAC271
Merlot Silk Vivid#EA7185
VS

Apricot Silk Vivid vs Merlot Silk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #EAC271 and #EA7185 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.73:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Silk Vivid
Text on Merlot Silk Vivid

Color Properties

#EAC271
HEX
#EA7185
rgb(234, 194, 113)
RGB
rgb(234, 113, 133)
hsl(40, 74%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 68%)
40°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
68%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EAC271, #EA7185);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.73:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Apricot Silk Vivid
view_detail →
Merlot Silk Vivid
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Apricot Silk Vivid vs Cobalt Silk Vivid
#EAC271 · #7199EA
Merlot Silk Vivid vs Lagoon Silk Vivid
#EA7185 · #71EAD6
Citrine Silk Vivid vs Merlot Silk Vivid
#EAEA71 · #EA7185
Apricot Silk Vivid vs Vermillion Silk Vivid
#EAC271 · #EA8F71
Citrine Silk Vivid vs Vermillion Silk Vivid
#EAEA71 · #EA8F71