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Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
Indigo Velvet Clear#3145A5
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Crimson Core Clear vs Indigo Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC3838 and #3145A5 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.49:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Text on Indigo Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#BC3838
HEX
#3145A5
rgb(188, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(49, 69, 165)
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(230, 54%, 42%)
0°
Hue
230°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3838, #3145A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.49:1, 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.

Crimson Core Clear
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Indigo Velvet Clear
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