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Orchid Core Clear#6438BC
Saffron Core Clear#BC9B38
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Orchid Core Clear vs Saffron Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #6438BC and #BC9B38 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Clear
Text on Saffron Core Clear

Color Properties

#6438BC
HEX
#BC9B38
rgb(100, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 155, 56)
hsl(260, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(45, 54%, 48%)
260°
Hue
45°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6438BC, #BC9B38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.78:1, 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.

Orchid Core Clear
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