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Iris Core Clear#3838BC
Apricot Radiant Clear#C99F4A
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Iris Core Clear vs Apricot Radiant Clear

A detailed comparison of #3838BC and #C99F4A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Clear
Text on Apricot Radiant Clear

Color Properties

#3838BC
HEX
#C99F4A
rgb(56, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(201, 159, 74)
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 54%)
240°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3838BC, #C99F4A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.47:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Iris Core Clear
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