Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
Scarlet Core Clear#BC4338
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Crimson Core Clear vs Scarlet Core Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC3838 and #BC4338 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Core Clear
Color Properties
#BC3838
HEX
#BC4338
rgb(188, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(188, 67, 56)
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 48%)
0°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3838, #BC4338);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Crimson Core Clear
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Scarlet Core Clear
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