Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid vs Apricot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #178197 and #BA861C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#178197
HEX
#BA861C
rgb(23, 129, 151)
RGB
rgb(186, 134, 28)
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
190°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #178197, #BA861C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Dusk Vivid
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Apricot Velvet Vivid
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