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Cobalt Core Clear#3864BC
Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
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Cobalt Core Clear vs Crimson Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3864BC and #BC3838 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Clear
Text on Crimson Core Clear

Color Properties

#3864BC
HEX
#BC3838
rgb(56, 100, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 56)
hsl(220, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
220°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3864BC, #BC3838);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Core Clear
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Crimson Core Clear
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