Tangerine Velvet Clear#A56131
Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
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Tangerine Velvet Clear vs Sapphire Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #A56131 and #316BA5 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Velvet Clear
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#A56131
HEX
#316BA5
rgb(165, 97, 49)
RGB
rgb(49, 107, 165)
hsl(25, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
25°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A56131, #316BA5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Tangerine Velvet Clear
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Sapphire Velvet Clear
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