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Cobalt Velvet Pure#094ACE
Apricot Core Pure#EBA00A
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Cobalt Velvet Pure vs Apricot Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #094ACE and #EBA00A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Pure
Text on Apricot Core Pure

Color Properties

#094ACE
HEX
#EBA00A
rgb(9, 74, 206)
RGB
rgb(235, 160, 10)
hsl(220, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 48%)
220°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #094ACE, #EBA00A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.32:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

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 Velvet Pure
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