Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Garnet Core Clear#BC3864
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Garnet Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #BC3864 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.89:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Garnet Core Clear
Color Properties
#38A6BC
HEX
#BC3864
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 100)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(340, 54%, 48%)
190°
Hue
340°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #BC3864);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.89:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Core Clear
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Garnet Core Clear
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