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Apricot Silk Vivid#EAC271
Steel Silk Vivid#71B7EA
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Apricot Silk Vivid vs Steel Silk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #EAC271 and #71B7EA — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Silk Vivid
Text on Steel Silk Vivid

Color Properties

#EAC271
HEX
#71B7EA
rgb(234, 194, 113)
RGB
rgb(113, 183, 234)
hsl(40, 74%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 68%)
40°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
68%
Lightness
68%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #EAC271, #71B7EA);

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 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 Silk Vivid
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Steel Silk Vivid
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