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Iris Nocturne Pure#040462
Apricot Shadow Pure#895D06
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Iris Nocturne Pure vs Apricot Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #040462 and #895D06 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Pure
Text on Apricot Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#040462
HEX
#895D06
rgb(4, 4, 98)
RGB
rgb(137, 93, 6)
hsl(240, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 28%)
240°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #040462, #895D06);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.03:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Iris Nocturne Pure
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