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Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
Cobalt Velvet Pure#094ACE
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Apricot Velvet Pure vs Cobalt Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE8C09 and #094ACE — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Text on Cobalt Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#CE8C09
HEX
#094ACE
rgb(206, 140, 9)
RGB
rgb(9, 74, 206)
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(220, 92%, 42%)
40°
Hue
220°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE8C09, #094ACE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.56:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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