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Canary Core Clear#BCB138
Amethyst Core Clear#4338BC
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Canary Core Clear vs Amethyst Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCB138 and #4338BC — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.75:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Core Clear
Text on Amethyst Core Clear

Color Properties

#BCB138
HEX
#4338BC
rgb(188, 177, 56)
RGB
rgb(67, 56, 188)
hsl(55, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 48%)
55°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCB138, #4338BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.75:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Canary Core Clear
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