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Steel Core Pure#0A8DEB
Apricot Radiant Pure#F6AE1E
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Steel Core Pure vs Apricot Radiant Pure

A detailed comparison of #0A8DEB and #F6AE1E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.83:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Core Pure
Text on Apricot Radiant Pure

Color Properties

#0A8DEB
HEX
#F6AE1E
rgb(10, 141, 235)
RGB
rgb(246, 174, 30)
hsl(205, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 92%, 54%)
205°
Hue
40°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0A8DEB, #F6AE1E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.83:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Steel Core Pure
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Apricot Radiant Pure
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