Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Cyan Radiant Clear#4AC9BE
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Cyan Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #4AC9BE — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Cyan Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#38A6BC
HEX
#4AC9BE
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(74, 201, 190)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(175, 54%, 54%)
190°
Hue
175°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #4AC9BE);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cerulean Core Clear
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Cyan Radiant Clear
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