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Orchid Dusk Pure#3C07A6
Apricot Velvet Pure#CE8C09
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Orchid Dusk Pure vs Apricot Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #3C07A6 and #CE8C09 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Dusk Pure
Text on Apricot Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#3C07A6
HEX
#CE8C09
rgb(60, 7, 166)
RGB
rgb(206, 140, 9)
hsl(260, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 42%)
260°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C07A6, #CE8C09);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.16:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Dusk Pure
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