Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
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Apricot Velvet Vivid vs Indigo Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #BA861C and #172C97 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#BA861C
HEX
#172C97
rgb(186, 134, 28)
RGB
rgb(23, 44, 151)
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
40°
Hue
230°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BA861C, #172C97);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.53:1, 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 170\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 Vivid
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Indigo Dusk Vivid
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