We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Cobalt Nocturne Bright#08255E
Apricot Nocturne Bright#5E4108
VS

Cobalt Nocturne Bright vs Apricot Nocturne Bright

A detailed comparison of #08255E and #5E4108 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Bright
Text on Apricot Nocturne Bright

Color Properties

#08255E
HEX
#5E4108
rgb(8, 37, 94)
RGB
rgb(94, 65, 8)
hsl(220, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 84%, 20%)
220°
Hue
40°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #08255E, #5E4108);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.56:1, 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 Nocturne Bright
view_detail →
Apricot Nocturne Bright
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Amethyst Nocturne Bright vs Apricot Nocturne Bright
#0F085E · #5E4108
Cobalt Nocturne Bright vs Citrine Nocturne Bright
#08255E · #5E5E08
Amethyst Nocturne Bright vs Citrine Nocturne Bright
#0F085E · #5E5E08