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Sapphire Core Clear#387ABC
Scarlet Core Clear#BC4338
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Sapphire Core Clear vs Scarlet Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #387ABC and #BC4338 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Core Clear
Text on Scarlet Core Clear

Color Properties

#387ABC
HEX
#BC4338
rgb(56, 122, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 67, 56)
hsl(210, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 48%)
210°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #387ABC, #BC4338);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Sapphire Core Clear
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