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Cyan Core Clear#38BCB1
Vermillion Radiant Clear#C96A4A
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Cyan Core Clear vs Vermillion Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCB1 and #C96A4A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Clear
Text on Vermillion Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#38BCB1
HEX
#C96A4A
rgb(56, 188, 177)
RGB
rgb(201, 106, 74)
hsl(175, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(15, 54%, 54%)
175°
Hue
15°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCB1, #C96A4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cyan Core Clear
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Vermillion Radiant Clear
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