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Cyan Core Clear#38BCB1
Violet Velvet Clear#4531A5
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Cyan Core Clear vs Violet Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BCB1 and #4531A5 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

4.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Core Clear
Text on Violet Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#38BCB1
HEX
#4531A5
rgb(56, 188, 177)
RGB
rgb(69, 49, 165)
hsl(175, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(250, 54%, 42%)
175°
Hue
250°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
75\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BCB1, #4531A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 4.02:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 75\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cyan Core Clear
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Violet Velvet Clear
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