Cerulean Velvet Pure#09ADCE
Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
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Cerulean Velvet Pure vs Apricot Velvet Pure
A detailed comparison of #09ADCE and #CE8C09 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Pure
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure
Color Properties
#09ADCE
HEX
#CE8C09
rgb(9, 173, 206)
RGB
rgb(206, 140, 9)
hsl(190, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
190°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #09ADCE, #CE8C09);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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