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Cobalt Velvet Pure#094ACE
Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
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Cobalt Velvet Pure vs Apricot Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #094ACE and #CE8C09 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Velvet Pure
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#094ACE
HEX
#CE8C09
rgb(9, 74, 206)
RGB
rgb(206, 140, 9)
hsl(220, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
220°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #094ACE, #CE8C09);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.56:1, 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 Velvet Pure
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Apricot Velvet Pure
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