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Scarlet Dusk Vivid#972117
Apricot Velvet Vivid#BA861C
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Scarlet Dusk Vivid vs Apricot Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #972117 and #BA861C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Vivid
Text on Apricot Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#972117
HEX
#BA861C
rgb(151, 33, 23)
RGB
rgb(186, 134, 28)
hsl(5, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 42%)
5°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #972117, #BA861C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.56:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Dusk Vivid
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Apricot Velvet Vivid
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