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Amber Radiant Clear#C9B44A
Amber Core Clear#BCA638
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Amber Radiant Clear vs Amber Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #C9B44A and #BCA638 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Radiant Clear
Text on Amber Core Clear

Color Properties

#C9B44A
HEX
#BCA638
rgb(201, 180, 74)
RGB
rgb(188, 166, 56)
hsl(50, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(50, 54%, 48%)
50°
Hue
50°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9B44A, #BCA638);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Amber Radiant Clear
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Amber Core Clear
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