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Aqua Core Clear#38BCBC
Canary Core Clear#BCB138
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Aqua Core Clear vs Canary Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCBC and #BCB138 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Core Clear
Text on Canary Core Clear

Color Properties

#38BCBC
HEX
#BCB138
rgb(56, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 177, 56)
hsl(180, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(55, 54%, 48%)
180°
Hue
55°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
125\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCBC, #BCB138);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 125\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Aqua Core Clear
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