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Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Peony Core Clear#BC38A6
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Peony Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #BC38A6 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.73:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Peony Core Clear

Color Properties

#38A6BC
HEX
#BC38A6
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 166)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(310, 54%, 48%)
190°
Hue
310°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #BC38A6);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.73:1, 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 120\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Core Clear
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