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Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Indigo Core Clear#384EBC
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Indigo Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #384EBC — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Indigo Core Clear

Color Properties

#38A6BC
HEX
#384EBC
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(56, 78, 188)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(230, 54%, 48%)
190°
Hue
230°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #384EBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.46:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Core Clear
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