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Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Ruby Core Clear#BC4E38
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Ruby Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #BC4E38 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.71:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Ruby Core Clear

Color Properties

#38A6BC
HEX
#BC4E38
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 78, 56)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(10, 54%, 48%)
190°
Hue
10°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #BC4E38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.71:1, 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 180\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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