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Aqua Radiant Clear#4AC9C9
Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
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Aqua Radiant Clear vs Cerulean Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #4AC9C9 and #38A6BC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.43:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Radiant Clear
Text on Cerulean Core Clear

Color Properties

#4AC9C9
HEX
#38A6BC
rgb(74, 201, 201)
RGB
rgb(56, 166, 188)
hsl(180, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
180°
Hue
190°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4AC9C9, #38A6BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Radiant Clear
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Cerulean Core Clear
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