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Emerald Core Clear#38BC38
Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
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Emerald Core Clear vs Sapphire Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #38BC38 and #316BA5 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Core Clear
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#38BC38
HEX
#316BA5
rgb(56, 188, 56)
RGB
rgb(49, 107, 165)
hsl(120, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
120°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Green
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38BC38, #316BA5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.23:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Emerald Core Clear
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Sapphire Velvet Clear
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