Steel Tone Vivid#4EA6E4
Apricot Tone Vivid#E4B24E
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Steel Tone Vivid vs Apricot Tone Vivid
A detailed comparison of #4EA6E4 and #E4B24E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.36:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Tone Vivid
Text on Apricot Tone Vivid
Color Properties
#4EA6E4
HEX
#E4B24E
rgb(78, 166, 228)
RGB
rgb(228, 178, 78)
hsl(205, 74%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 60%)
205°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
60%
Lightness
60%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4EA6E4, #E4B24E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.36:1, 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 Tone Vivid
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Apricot Tone Vivid
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