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Citrine Core Clear#BCBC38
Ruby Core Clear#BC4E38
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Citrine Core Clear vs Ruby Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BCBC38 and #BC4E38 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Core Clear
Text on Ruby Core Clear

Color Properties

#BCBC38
HEX
#BC4E38
rgb(188, 188, 56)
RGB
rgb(188, 78, 56)
hsl(60, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(10, 54%, 48%)
60°
Hue
10°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BCBC38, #BC4E38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.42:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Core Clear
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