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Iris Core Clear#3838BC
Tangerine Core Clear#BC6F38
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Iris Core Clear vs Tangerine Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #3838BC and #BC6F38 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Clear
Text on Tangerine Core Clear

Color Properties

#3838BC
HEX
#BC6F38
rgb(56, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 111, 56)
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(25, 54%, 48%)
240°
Hue
25°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3838BC, #BC6F38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.22:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Core Clear
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Tangerine Core Clear
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