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Cobalt Core Soft#516DA4
Apricot Core Soft#A48851
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Cobalt Core Soft vs Apricot Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #516DA4 and #A48851 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.53:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Soft
Text on Apricot Core Soft

Color Properties

#516DA4
HEX
#A48851
rgb(81, 109, 164)
RGB
rgb(164, 136, 81)
hsl(220, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 34%, 48%)
220°
Hue
40°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #516DA4, #A48851);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cobalt Core Soft
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