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Aqua Dusk Clear#288686
Apricot Velvet Clear#A57E31
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Aqua Dusk Clear vs Apricot Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #288686 and #A57E31 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Clear
Text on Apricot Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#288686
HEX
#A57E31
rgb(40, 134, 134)
RGB
rgb(165, 126, 49)
hsl(180, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 42%)
180°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #288686, #A57E31);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Aqua Dusk Clear
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Apricot Velvet Clear
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