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Saffron Silk Muted#BCB59F
Apricot Silk Muted#BCB29F
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Saffron Silk Muted vs Apricot Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #BCB59F and #BCB29F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Silk Muted
Text on Apricot Silk Muted

Color Properties

#BCB59F
HEX
#BCB29F
rgb(188, 181, 159)
RGB
rgb(188, 178, 159)
hsl(45, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 68%)
45°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCB59F, #BCB29F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Silk Muted
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