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Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
Azure Core Pure#0AA0EB
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Apricot Velvet Pure vs Azure Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE8C09 and #0AA0EB — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Text on Azure Core Pure

Color Properties

#CE8C09
HEX
#0AA0EB
rgb(206, 140, 9)
RGB
rgb(10, 160, 235)
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(200, 92%, 48%)
40°
Hue
200°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE8C09, #0AA0EB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Pure
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