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Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
Saffron Core Pure#EBB30A
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Apricot Velvet Pure vs Saffron Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #CE8C09 and #EBB30A — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Text on Saffron Core Pure

Color Properties

#CE8C09
HEX
#EBB30A
rgb(206, 140, 9)
RGB
rgb(235, 179, 10)
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(45, 92%, 48%)
40°
Hue
45°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
48%
Orange
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #CE8C09, #EBB30A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Apricot Velvet Pure
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