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Cobalt Core Clear#3864BC
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Cobalt Core Clear vs Merlot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3864BC and #BC384E — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Core Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear

Color Properties

#3864BC
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(56, 100, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(220, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
220°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3864BC, #BC384E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 130\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Core Clear
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Merlot Core Clear
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