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Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
Aqua Velvet Clear#31A5A5
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Citrine Core Clear vs Aqua Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCBC38 and #31A5A5 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Clear
Text on Aqua Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BCBC38
HEX
#31A5A5
rgb(188, 188, 56)
RGB
rgb(49, 165, 165)
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(180, 54%, 42%)
60°
Hue
180°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCBC38, #31A5A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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.

Citrine Core Clear
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Aqua Velvet Clear
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