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Iris Velvet Clear#3131A5
Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
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Iris Velvet Clear vs Apricot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3131A5 and #BC9038 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Clear
Text on Apricot Core Clear

Color Properties

#3131A5
HEX
#BC9038
rgb(49, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(188, 144, 56)
hsl(240, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
240°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3131A5, #BC9038);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.4:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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