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Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
Mint Core Clear#38BC4E
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Merlot Core Clear vs Mint Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #BC384E and #38BC4E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Clear
Text on Mint Core Clear

Color Properties

#BC384E
HEX
#38BC4E
rgb(188, 56, 78)
RGB
rgb(56, 188, 78)
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(130, 54%, 48%)
350°
Hue
130°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC384E, #38BC4E);

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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Clear
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