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Iris Core Clear#3838BC
Olive Velvet Clear#7EA531
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Iris Core Clear vs Olive Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #3838BC and #7EA531 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.97:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Clear
Text on Olive Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#3838BC
HEX
#7EA531
rgb(56, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(126, 165, 49)
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(80, 54%, 42%)
240°
Hue
80°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3838BC, #7EA531);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.97:1, 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.

Iris Core Clear
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