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Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
Iris Core Pure#0A0AEB
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Apricot Velvet Pure vs Iris Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE8C09 and #0A0AEB — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Text on Iris Core Pure

Color Properties

#CE8C09
HEX
#0A0AEB
rgb(206, 140, 9)
RGB
rgb(10, 10, 235)
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(240, 92%, 48%)
40°
Hue
240°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE8C09, #0A0AEB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.27:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

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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