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Apricot Velvet Clear#A57E31
Iris Velvet Clear#3131A5
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Apricot Velvet Clear vs Iris Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #A57E31 and #3131A5 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.66:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Clear
Text on Iris Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#A57E31
HEX
#3131A5
rgb(165, 126, 49)
RGB
rgb(49, 49, 165)
hsl(40, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(240, 54%, 42%)
40°
Hue
240°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A57E31, #3131A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.66:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Velvet Clear
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