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Saffron Core Vivid#D5A820
Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
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Saffron Core Vivid vs Apricot Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #D5A820 and #BA861C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Core Vivid
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#D5A820
HEX
#BA861C
rgb(213, 168, 32)
RGB
rgb(186, 134, 28)
hsl(45, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
45°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5A820, #BA861C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Saffron Core Vivid
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Apricot Velvet Vivid
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