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Cerulean Core Clear#38A6BC
Sapphire Core Clear#387ABC
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Cerulean Core Clear vs Sapphire Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #38A6BC and #387ABC — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.57:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Core Clear
Text on Sapphire Core Clear

Color Properties

#38A6BC
HEX
#387ABC
rgb(56, 166, 188)
RGB
rgb(56, 122, 188)
hsl(190, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 48%)
190°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38A6BC, #387ABC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.57:1, 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 20\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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